Edwards v. Osman

STAYTON, Chief Justice.

— This action was brought by C. L. Osman On the following promissory note:

“$2000.00. “Baird, Texas, ¡November 6, 1886.

“On or before October 1, A. D. 1888, for value received, I promise to pay to the order of Mrs. E. M. Osman, $2000, with interest at 10 per cent per annum from date, and 10 per cent additional if collected by law, payable at Baird, in Callahan County, Texas, and secured by mortgage of even date herewith on stocks of cattle ranched in Callahan County, branded “C L O” and “V” on left side, with various ear-marks. “L. J. Edwards.”

He alleged, that the payee…