Williams v. Merchants National Bank

Willie, Chief Justice.

This suit was brought upon the following instrument in writing:

“Gainesville, Texas, Sept. 1, 1883.

“Nine months after date I promise to pay to the order of myself, Twelve Thousand five hundred dollars, For value received, payable at the office of Gainesville National Bank, Gainesville, Texas, with interest from maturity until paid at the rate of 12 per cent per annum. In case of non-payment of the above note at maturity, I hereby authorize any licensed attorney at* law to appear for me in court and to accept service, waive process and confess judgment in favor of the…