Jones v. Buffum

This was an action of assumpsit brought to the Logan Cir-cult Court, by Ezek C. Buffum, against William B. Jones and William M. Beson, on a promissory note made to Emily Ben-net, and by her endorsed, after due, to the plaintiff. The plea was the general issue, with leave to the defendants to give in evidence all such matters as might be specially pleaded, whether set off, recoupment, payment, or partial failure of consideration.

The cause was tried by the court, and judgment for the plaintiff for the balance found due upon the note.

To reverse this judgment, the defendants appeal to this court.

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