Roberts v. Muir

Muir sued Roberts and Roberts upon a complaint as follows:

11 James Muir complains of William Roberts and Jacob Roberts, and says, that the defendants, by their note, on the 16th day of August, 1840, promised to pay the plaintiff forty-two dollars and fifty-four cents, with interest at the rate of ten per cent, per annum, if not punctually paid when due; a copy of which note is herewith filed, which remains unpaid. And plaintiff demands judgment for fifty-six dollars.”

The defendants answered, setting up payment and usury. Reply. Trial, and judgment for the plaintiff for a fraction *545over 78…