Richards v. Marshman

Opinion by

GbeeNE, J.

Assumpsit on four promissory notes made by the defendant and others, payable to Silas Tolman and by him indorsed and delivered to Seth Richards. The notes are dated Sept. 27th, 1842, payable on or before the 28th day of June, 1843; and drawn to bear interest at the rate of twenty per 'cent, per annum after due till paid. Pleas, non assumpsit and usury.

On the trial, there was evidence given tending to sustain the plea of usury, and to show that Osse Tolman, one of the makers of the notes, borrowed money of the plaintiff and gave him surety notes drawing interest at the rate…