Baldwin v. Humphrey

Bicknell, C. C.

The appellee brought suit against the appellants on a joint promissory note, of which the following is a copy:

“Marion, Ind., Nov. 23, 1876.

“Sixty days after date we promise to pay to Charles W. Humphrey, or order, one hundred and thirty-seven dollars, with interest at ten per cent, per annum, and attorney’s fees, value received, without any relief whatever from valuation or appraisement laws.

“$137fVij. [Signed] L- D. Baldwin.

“Daniel W. Hiatt.”

The summons was issued on January 23d, 1879. It was personally served on each of the appellants on the 24th of January, 1879. It was…