Bridges v. Vann

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Johnston, C. J.:

In this case the question involved is whether there was a good consideration' for a promissory note by which the appellants, M. W. and Victoria Vann, promised to pay $800 to the appellee, J. W. Bridges. George Vann, sr., who claimed to own the improvements on a tract of land in Indian Territory, was indebted to appellee in a sum in excess of $300, which was evidenced by promissory notes held by appellee. The appellants desired to purchase the improvements on the tract mentioned. No one then had a title to or the power to convey any…