Rawlings v. Fisher

Fisher commenced an action against Rawlings, and one John D. Kirkman, on the following promissory note:

“ Kokomo, Ind., December 4th, 1862.

“ On or before the 29th day of November, 1863, for value received, I promise to pay John D. Kirkman, or order, the sum of one hundred dollars, without relief from valuation laws. [Signed]

“William H. S. Rawlings.”

*53The complaint avers that the payee assigned the note to the plaintiff, by delivery.

The appellant answered in two paragraphs.

1. That he gave the note, and another note of the same date, payable on the 29th day of November, 1864, for $65, to defendant…