Hittson v. Davenport

This was an action in debt, instituted on two sealed instruments for $5,000 and $10,000 respectively, each dated Palo Pinto, Texas, March 14, 1871. The sixth plea interposed by the defendant was, that the cause of action accrued without the Territory of Colorado, more than three years next preceding the institution of the suit. The plaintiff replied, 1st, That the cause of action accrued within three years; and 2d, that the defendant ratified, renewed and confirmed the said writings obligatory at Palo Pinto, Texas, after the lapse of the said three years, and within the three years next…