Voss v. German American Bank

This was a suit, brought August 18,1874, upon a promissory note, of which the following is a copy:

“ Chicago, Oct. 4, 1873.

“ Fifteen days after date we promise to pay to the order of the Germania Bank of Chicago three hundred dollars, at their office, with interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum after due, until paid. Value received.

(Signed.) “ Albert Michelson,

“ Indorsed: “ A. Voss.

“ Received on account, $72. Uovember 21, 1873.

“Received on the within note, $25. July 28, 1874.”

Upon trial in the court below, without a jury, the plaintiff recovered a judgment for $246.10. •

The note…