Indiana & Illinois Central R. R. v. Davis

Suit upon two orders each, of the- following tenor:

“$1000. Treasurer of the Indiana and Illinois Central Railway Company, pay to J. C. Bancroft Davis, or order, one thousand dollars, allowed for services, expenses, printing, &c. (Allowed, December session of Board, 1857.)

J. M. Sharpe, Secretary.”

January, 9,1858.

*7The suit is against the corporation, and the complaint alleges that she drew the order or bill sued on, by her secretary, upon her treasurer; that the bill was presented for payment, and payment refused.

The defendant answered by:

1. The general denial.

2. By allegations that the order…