Shepherd v. Evans

Evans sued Shepherd, Flanders, and Little, on their promissory note in these words, viz.:

“ One.year after date, we promise to pay James L. Evans, guardian of the estate of George Rector, minor heir of Samuel Rector deceased, one thousand dollars, with interest, and without regard to valuation or appraisement laws. April 1,1854;” signed, &c.

The record states that the parties appeared, and the defendants filed their joint answer; but no answer is set out.

Trial by the Court, and judgment for the note and interest. Motion for a new trial overruled.

A bill of exceptions sets out the note as the…