Hunt v. Rumsey

Suit was commenced in justice’s court to recover upon a promissory note, of which the following is a copy:

“ $80. Huron, Mich., August 24, 1886.

“ September first, 1887, I promise to pay to the order of B. H. Smith or bearer eighty dollars ($80.00), for value received, with interest at the rate of 7 per cent, per annum.

“Frank S. Rumsey.”

The defendant pleaded the general issue, and gave notice that the note was a substitute note for what is called a “Red Lyon Wheat note,” and that the alleged note was without value or consideration, and was obtained by fraud and false pretenses; and also that he…