McDuffie v. Bentley

This cause is brought on error from the district court of. Webster county.

The plaintiff in his petition alleges that on June 1,1886, he purchased of the defendant, for the consideration ofi $650, a promissory note, here set out.

“$700. Red Cloud, Neb., April 27, 1885.

“ One year after date we or either of us promise to pay to Matthew R. Bentley, or order, seven hundred dollars for value received, negotiable and payable without defalcation or discount at Red Cloud, Neb., with interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum from date until paid. In case this note is not paid at maturity, and an…