Putt v. Duncan

This was a suit by appellee against appellant, brought on a promissory note, dated March 25, 1876, for $500.

The defense set up to the note was, that it was the balance of $1,500 agreed to be paid by appellant to appellee for the purchase of a stallion horse called “Wonder.” That the horse was warranted to be sound except a small pimple on the leg, and that would not hurt him, and that the horse was entirely worthless; also j>lea of set-off for the $1,000 paid.

The evidence shows that Charles Putt purchased one-half interest in the horse two days after the purchase from appellee, Charles Putt…