Farnsworth v. Fraser
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Ingham; Wiest, J. Asa Farnsworth presented a claim against the estate of Lucy M. F. Seely, deceased, for the amount of a promissory note, which was allowed by the commissioners. The administrator, William A. Fraser, appealed to the circuit court, where there was judgment for the claimant, and the administrator brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtCarpenter, J.
Claimant presented against the estate of Lucy M. F. Seely a negotiable promissory note purport-' ■ing to be signed by decedent, dated September 23, 1893, whereby she. promised to pay Asa Farnsworth or bearer the sum of f500, with interest, on or before three years, from date. It was contended that deceased did not sign, this note, and that the note was given without consideration. Both of these issues were submitted to the jury, who rendered a verdict for the claimant. We are asked to reverse the judgment for several reasons.
1. It is insisted that the testimony shows that the note was given…
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