Lansdale v. Graves

It appears from the allegation stated by Lansdale, which is not denied by Graves, and which is supported by the deposition in the cause, that Graves applied to Lansdale, and told him that unless a partial payment was made on that day, he would commence suit on the note in which Lansdale was security. Lansdale asked how much would do for present service ? Graves replied, twenty dollars. Lansdale then assured him that Horton should pay that sum on that day. Graves admits that Horton did pay on that day twenty dollars and nine pence, which he says he applied to other debts due him by Horton.

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