Brooks v. Allen

Suit by John Allen, equitable assignee, against the makers and the payee, the equitable assignor, of a promissory note in terms following :

“ $450. December 25th, 1868.

“ Twelve months after date we promise to pay to the order of Jacob Allen four hundred and fifty dollars, without any relief from valuation and appraisement laws of the State of Indiana, with interest at ten per cent.

“ Jesse Sikes,

“ J.W. Brooks.”

The suit was commenced in March, for the April term, 1874.

Jacob Allen was made a party simply that he might answer as to his interest. He appeared, Sikes made default, and Brooks answered…