Lehman v. Newcomer

BISHOP, J., pro tem.

If the letter sent by deceased to plaintiff is a sufficient acknowledgment or promise of a new contract, by which to take this case out of the .operation of the statute of limitations, then the judgment giving recovery on two promissory notes, long outlawed but for the letter, must be affirmed. We find the letter sufficient. Its pertinent part follows: “Now about the money we have of yours. I gave Clara the twenty-five dollars and I wish you would tell me how much interest is due yet and just when the notes are due. And I want to ask you if you would be willing for me to…