Wisdom v. Becker

This was an action of assumpsit, brought by appellee, on a promissory note, against appellants, in the superior court of Chicago. The declaration contained three counts; one, special on the note, and the others, common counts. Appellants filed the general issue, and seven special pleas. Appellee filed a general demurrer to all but the first, which was sustained, and a trial was had before a jury, resulting in a verdict in favor of plaintiff. A motion for a new trial was entered, but was overruled by the court, and judgment rendered on the verdict, from which defendants appeal to this court;…