Becker v. Simonds

Cobb, Ch. J.

On the 9th day of October, 1886, plaintiff in error, A. U. Becker, brought an action before a justice of the peace on two promissory notes, one dated March 23, 1886, for *681$20, one dated March 15, 1886, for $130, each bearing interest at ten per cent from date, and each due October 1, 1886.

Defendant adjourned the cause by his affidavit twice. On the 14th of December, on the demand of plaintiff, defendant filed his set-off, and trial was had to the justice. The set-off was as follows:

“ Comes now the said defendant, and for answer herein says that he admits the execution and delivery…