Newkirk v. Hays

— This is an action brought by F. M. Newkirk on a promissory note executed by the defendants. The case was tried before the court without the aid of a jury, resulting in a judgment in favor of plaintiff in the sum of $859.40, with interest at the rate of seven per cent until paid. Plaintiff has died since the appeal and the cause has been revived in the name of Ella J. Newkirk, Administratrix of his estate. The note sued on reads as follows:

“April 15, 1914.

“Twelve months after date, we promise to pay to the order of F. M.' Newkirk Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars.

“For value received,…