Smith v. Turner

This was an action by the appellants against the appellees, on the following promissory note, viz.:

“ JSTov. 14th, 1870. One day after date, we promise to pay to the order of Smith & Espy seven hundred dollars, value received, without any relief whatever from valuation or appraisement laws, with ten per cent, interest until paid. If *368this note is not paid at maturity, the undersigned agree to pay expenses of collection, including attorney’s fees.

(Signed:) “ Thomas R. Turner.

“ William Turner.”

The defendants appeared, and pleaded to the action. Such of the pleadings as are necessary to be noticed…