Scruggs v. Myers

This action was instituted in the circuit court of Greene county, on the 27th of January, 1873, upon a note for $1,500, in the words and figures following:

“$1,500.00.

“Twelve months after date, we, or either of us, promise to pay to A. and W. C. Scruggs, executors of the estate of Richard Scruggs, deceased, fifteen hundred dollars, for value received, with interest from date. This, the 18th day of October, 1859.

“[Signed] ■ Jaoob Myers,

“J. O. Martin,

“John Willoughby.”

The co-executor, Abigail Scruggs, being dead, the action is brought by the surviving executor, Wm. O. Scruggs, against Jacob…