Coleman v. Solomon

The appellant, James Coleman, borrowed $400 from Madeline Solomon through her husband and agent, David R. Solomon, executing his note for $457 payable in six months, with interest. It being claimed that the $57 covered commissions, cost, etc. The appellant was the owner of eight promissory notes for $500 each, executed by' one J. R. Smith, and which were secured by a mortgage on real estate purchased from said Coleman by said Smith, the consideration for the purchase being approximately $9,000. The note given hypothecated said eight notes aggregating $4,000 as collateral security for said…