Burlingame v. Brewster

Suit was brought against the appellant, Burlingame, alone, on a promissory note, of which the following is a copy:

“Earlville, III., Jan. 1, 1871.

“One year after date I promise to pay Joseph Brewster, or order, the sum of four hundred and sixty 70-100 dollars, at the office of the Exchange Bank, Earlville, 111., with ten per cent interest from date, until paid.

“C. C. Warren,

“Thomas Pendieu,

(Signed.) “Chas. M. Smith,

“A. C. Burlingame.”

Defense was interposed bv pleas filed for that purpose, setting up, in substance, that the consideration of the note was building material purchased by the…