Stevens v. Hannan

Defendants Hannan, Coolican, and Watson executed and delivered to defendant Batchelder, in part payment for some land, the following note:

“$1,300.00. Toledo, 0., Nov. 1, 1887.

“On or before one year after date we promise to pay to the order of Wm. M. Batchelder thirteen hundred (1,300) dollars, at Toledo, 0., value received, with interest at the rate of 6 per cent, per annum, payable semiannually.

“William W. Hannan. “James S. Coolican. “Balph E. Watson.”

On the 4th of November, 1887, Batchelder transferred the note to Watson by written assignment of the note on the back thereof, as follows:

“Tole…