Elder v. Dyer

The opinion of the court was delivered by

"Valentine, J.:

This was an action brought by Matilda Dyer against Alvah Elder and P. P. Elder, on a promissory note, which reads as follows:

*605“Ottawa, Kansas, Sept. 5th, 1871.

“For value received, I promise to pay to Matilda Dyer, or order, of New Portland, Maine, five hundred dollars, with interest at ten per cent, per annum until paid, payable on or before one year from date. Alvah Elder,

[Revenue stamp — 10c., canceled.] P. P. Elder.” ■

The plaintiff alleged in her petition, among other things, as follows:

“The following indorsements appear on said note:…