Hoopes v. Long

Bert Hoopes, hereinafter called plaintiff, brought suit against L. F. Long and J. A. Jacobson, hereinafter called defendants, on two promissory notes, each one in the sum of $1,250. The complaint, which is in two counts, follows the usual form for actions on such instruments. Defendants answered, admitting the making and delivery of the notes, and setting up the following defense :

“Defendants allege that said note was made and delivered by defendants to plaintiff for and in consideration of a certain Lease Agreement on real estate in Safford, Graham County, Arizona, which said Lease is in…