South Branch Lumber Co. v. Littlejohn

This action was brought by the plaintiff in error against the defendant in error in July, 1888, upon a promissory note as follows :

“$269.80. Adams, Neb., March 4, 1887.

“On or before nine months after date, I promise to pay to the order of the Stewart-Chute Lumber Co. $269.80, at Adams, Gage County, Nebraska, value received, with interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum.

“David Littlejohn. Robert Littlejohn.”

It is alleged in the petition that on the 9th day of December, 1887, the Stewart-Chute Lumber Co., by its president, Francis Beidler, endorsed said note and delivered the same to…