Bowes v. Industrial Bank
Appellate Court of Illinois
Assumpsit, on a bill of exchange. Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court of Cook County; the Hon. Jambs Goggin, Judge, presiding. Submitted at the October term, 1894.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Gary
At the foundation of this suit is an instrument as follows: “$500. Ho. 4,794.
Chicago, June 17th, 1892.
To E. J. Bowes, Jr., & Bros.:
This is to certify that Empire Building Co., contractor for the entire work of your building, Ho. — Fulton street, is entitled to a payment of five hundred dollars..
Contract. $7,850. by the terms of the contract.
Extra work. Remarks.
Deductions.
Total.
Previous issues, $6,325.
Present issue, 500 $6,925.
Balance, ' $925.
Wilson & Marble,
(Indorsed) By A. H. Dood.
Peabody, Houghteling & Co.,
Pay to the order of Empire Building Co.
John R. Bowes.
Pay to the order of Industrial…
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