Lawson v. Sherra

Sherra, who was the plaintiff, brought this action against Lawson, upon a promissory note, which, with the indorsements thereon, reads thus:

“ $800. Milford, September 12, 1853.

“Eor value received, I promise to pay Sarah Jones, or order, 800 dollars nine years after date, with interest from date, and without any relief whatever from the appraisement laws. James Lawson.

“Indorsed: I assign the within note to Dyer Cobb for value received, February 10, 1863. Pleasant Martin,

“ Sarah Martin.

*364“Indorsed: I assign the within note to Michael Sherra, without any recourse on me, February 28, 1863.

“Dyer…