Siddall v. Clark

Belcher, C.

— This is an action on a promissory note. The defendant pleaded want of consideration for its execution. The court gave judgment for the defendant, and the plaintiff appeals.

The facts are these: In 1879, the defendant, for a valuable consideration, executed to W. W. Traylor two promissory notes, for sums aggregating $2,950, and bearing interest at the rate of one per cent per month. In January, 1883, Traylor died intestate, and in February following Mrs. Elizabeth D. Traylor was duly appointed administratrix of his estate. She qualified and entered upon the discharge of her duties…