Carson v. . Lineburger

The plaintiffs, as indorsees of one Wm. Richards, sued defendants on a note for $549.32 and interest, less a credit of $200, August 26th, 1869; date of note 19th January, 1869.

Defendants rely on the plea of payment. On the trial, in support of the plea of payment, Caleb Lineburger, one of the defendants, testified, that when the note was made and delivered to Wm. Richards, it was understood and agreed between the parties, that the note was to be paid by the makers, who were manufacturers of cotton goods, delivering to the firm of Wm. Richards Co., merchants in Charlotte, cotton goods in…