Legal Opinion
Sutton v. Beckwith
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided January 26, 1888PublishedCited by 27 opinions
Error to Branch. (Pealer, J.) Assumpsit. Defendant brings error. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtMorse, J.
On the first day of March, 1885, the defendant executed and delivered to one George Cole, of Dundee, Michigan, the following promissory note:
“400. March 1, 1885.
“ One year after date I promise to pay to W. H. Elson or bearer four hundred dollars, value received, with 7 per cent, interest per annum.
“ Charles S. Beckwith.”
At the time this note was given, 40 bushels of Bohemian oats, at a called price of $10 per bushel, were then and there delivered by said Cole to the defendant. Cole gave back, at the same time, the following agreement to the defendant:
“ Algansee Township, Branch County, )…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Dow v. TuttleMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1808
- Jackson ex dem. Watson v. McKennyNew York Supreme Court · 1829
- State National Bank v. CasonSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1887
- Smith v. BlarcomMichigan Supreme Court · 1881
- Eberts v. SeloverMichigan Supreme Court · 1880
4 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by27 opinions
- Schmueckle v. WatersIndiana Supreme Court · 1890
- Mid-Continent Life Ins. Co. v. GoforthSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1943
- Todd v. State BankSupreme Court of Iowa · 1917
- Leach v. RainsIndiana Supreme Court · 1897
- City of Saginaw v. Consumers' Power Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1921
22 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.