Smith v. Richardson

This action is instituted on a written obligation, in the words and figures following, to wit:

$437 37. Franklin, May 18th, 1839.

On, or before the first day of January next (1840), I promise to pay to Simeon Smith, or order, in good merchantable mo*517lasses, at the market price, the sum of four hundred and thirty-seven 37-100 dollars, with interest at ten per cent per annum from this date until paid, for value received.

J. G. Richardson.

The defendant answers that, although he did execute the note sued on, he is in no way liable for the same; that, as it appears upon the face of the instrument, it…