Norris v. Tharp

Orville M. Tharp sued William D. and Samuel Norris upon a promissory note, of which the following is a copy:

“ $360. August 1st, 1873.

“ Three years after date, we promise to pay to the order of O. M. Tharp three hundred and sixty dollars, with interest at ten per cent, per annum, value received, after maturity, without any relief whatever from valuation or appraisement laws. If this note be collected by suit, the judgment shall include a reasonable fee for plaintiff’s attorney, and shall bear ten per cent, interest after maturity.

“ William D. Norris,

“ Sam’l Norris.”

William D. Norris answered,…