Great Western Insurance v. Rees

This was an action of assumpsit brought in the Superior Court of Chicago, on the following instrument in writing:

$625.25. Chicago, March 18, 1858.

For value received, the Great Western Insurance Company promise to pay to the order of James H. Bees, six hundred and fifty-six 25-100 dollars, as follows;

Eighteen 25-100 dollars on the first of May next, and thirty seven 60-100 dollars quarterly thereafter on the first days of August, November, February and May of each year, until the first day of August, 1862, this being for the sale of the lease of office No. 148 (east half) South Water street;…