Wood v. Williams

This was an action of assumpsit brought by appellant against appellee and one Burr, who not having been served was not a party to the suit.

In 1882, Williams & Burr were loan agents, engaged in the loaning of money for other people.

Mr. Milner Brown was the father-in-law of appellant,Wood, and from the former Williams & Burr learned that Wood had money to loan, and on the 17th day of July, 1882, wrote to Brown the following letter:

“Bloomington, Ill., July 17, 1882.

Mr. Milner Brown, Delavan, Ill.

Dear Sir: We have to-day drawn papers for a loan of ($2,500), to he secured on 160 acres of improved…