Jordan v. Massey
Court of Appeals of Texas
Appeal from Cooke County Court; C. R. Pearman, Judge. Action by E. M. Massey against Mrs. Millie C. Jordan individually and as administratrix of the estate of J. N. Massey, deceased, and others. From a judgment in favor of plaintiff, defendants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtHodges, J.
The appellee was the owner and holder of two promissory notes for $200 each, executed by J. N. Massey and wife in April, 1905, as part of the purchase price of a tract of land deeded by appellee to J. N. Massey. J. N. Massey died after having paid only $100 on the notes. This was entered and allowed as a credit on one of them. On the 10th day of August, 1907, the appellant, who was the surviving wife of J. N. Massey, was appointed administratrix of his estate. She subsequently married M. G. Jordan, who is joined with her pro forma in this suit. In due course of time the notes were presented…
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