I. W. Phillips & Co. v. Hall

In this case, the plaintiff in error instituted an action upon a promissory note, which is in words and figures as follows:

"LaBelle, Fla., Dec. 30, 1926.

"No. __________

"Ninety days after date, without grace, we, for value received, jointly as principals promise to pay to Marshall Jackson Co. or order, at LaBelle, Florida, the sum of Two Thousand No/100 Dollars.

"In Gold or its equivalent in lawful money of the United States with interest after date at the rate of 8 per cent. per annum until paid. And it is agreed by the makers with the holders hereof that should this note be collected by legal…