Crutchfield v. Donathon

Gould, Associate Justice.

J. W. Donathon sued L. L. Crutchfield on his promissory note, as follows:

“ Jacksboro, May 3,1873.

“ Thirty days after date I promise to pay J. W. Donathon, or bearer, two hundred and fifty dollars, with five per cent, interest per month from date until paid, for value received. *693The consideration of the above note is one-half of a certain town lot in the town of Jacksboro, in lot number four (4) in block number three (3).

(Signed) “ L. L. Crutchfield.”

In the petition, as amended, it is alleged that this note was given for the purchase-money of the east half of the lot…