Capital National Bank v. Williams

Maxwell, Ch. J.

This action was brought to foreclose a mortgage upon real estate. The note which the alleged mortgage was given to secure is as follows:

“$790.30. Fairmont, Neb., January 19, 1887.

“January 19, 1890, after date, for value received, I, or we, promise to pay I. B. Chase, or order, seven hundred and ninety and -AA- dollars at First National Bank, Fairmont, Neb., with interest at ten per cent per. annum after date. John W. Williams.”

The defendant filed an answer to the petition as follows:

“ Now comes the defendant, John W. Williams and for a further and more specific answer * * *…