Thorp v. Goewey

The appellant, Sarah Thorp, filed in the county court of Winnebago county a note to be allowed against the estate of Peter D. Goewey, deceased, which reads as follows:

“$1900.

“ One year after date, for value received, I promise to pay John W. Goewey, or bearer, $1900, with interest at ten per cent until paid.

“ December 21, 1855.

Peter D. Goewey.”

On the back of the note appears the following: “Paid on the within $100, January 11, 1867.”

The county court, on motion, dismissed the claim, and an appeal was. taken to the circuit court, where, upon a trial "before a jury, a judgment was rendered…