Martin v. Bartow Iron Works

This is an action of debt brought by the plaintiff against the defendant on a sealed instrument, of ■which the following is a copy;

*321“ $3,000. On or before the 25th day of December next, I promise to pay Ann Y. Martin, or order, three thousand dollars, for value received, as witness’my hand and seal.

Allatoona, January 6th, 1864.

[Signed] T. J. HIGHTOWEE, [L. S.]

Supt. Bartow Iron Works.”

To this action defendant pleaded nine pleas. The first was withdrawn. Eeplications were filed to the fifth and sixth, and issue joined. Special demurrers — several of which contained substantial objections also —…