Prontaut v. Lorick & Co.

1. The note sued on showed upon its face that it was not a ■ subscription to corporate stock, but was an evidence of indebtedness for stock purchased from a person other than the corporation itself.

2. When a sealed note is sued on and the petition nevertheless recites the consideration, it is permissible for the plaintiff to strike, by amendment, the allegation as to consideration. Such an amendment does not change the cause of action.

3. While parol evidence is admissible to show that the consideration of a note or other instrument is different from that expressed in the writing, except when…