Dumas v. Peoples' Bank
Supreme Court of Alabama
Appeal from Mobile Circuit Court. Heard before Hon. Samuel B. Browne. Action of detinue by Dumas against Sigmund Haas for two bales of cotton. Appellant executed and delivered. his promissory note to Brown Bros,, in the sum of $163.81 as set out in the opinion. Brown Bros., negotiated this note and mortgage before maturity to the People’s Bank.
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Appeal from Mobile Circuit Court. Heard before Hon. Samuel B. Browne. Action of detinue by Dumas against Sigmund Haas for two bales of cotton. Appellant executed and delivered. his promissory note to Brown Bros,, in the sum of $163.81 as set out in the opinion. Brown Bros., negotiated this note and mortgage before maturity to the People’s Bank. Brown Bros., made advances to appellant of $177.35. Appellant delivered to Brown Bros., five hales of cotton and they gave appellant credit therefor which was $73.89 in excess of the amount advanced. On Nov. 12, 1903, appellant shipped Brown Bros., two…
1Opinion of the CourtDowdell, J.
This is an action of detinue, commenced by the plaintiff, appellant here, against Sigmund Haas for the recovery of two bales of cotton. The appellee, the People’s Bank, Avas substituted as a defendant under §§ 2633, 2634, of the code of 1896. The plaintiff, Jerry Dumas, executed to Bpoavu Bros., his promissory note, of AAdiich the folloAving is a copy: Mt. Sterling, Ala., March 9, 1.903. On December 5, after date, I promise to pay BroAvn Bros., or order, one hundred and sixty-three and 81-1.00 dollars, Avith cost of collection and attorney’s fees.' Value received. Payable at their office,…
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