Dalton v. Clough

This was an action of assumpsit, in the Morgan Circuit Court, brought by John Clough against William Dalton, and a verdict and judgment for the plaintiff. The first count in the declaration, was for the value of a promissory note for two hundred dollars, which Dalton had executed to Clough, and which Clough had deposited with Dalton, the maker, for safe keeping, and alleging that he had failed to deliver it up on demand. The other counts were for money lent and advanced and money had and received.

The plea was the general issue, with notice of special matter, such as payment and tender.

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