Wright v. Blachley

Blachley, Strong, and Simpson sued William P. Wright in assumpsit upon two promissory notes. Wright pleaded the general issue, and a want of consideration. Issues of fact were formed. The cause was submitted to the Court upon the following statement:

“ It is agreed in this casé that the defendant executed and delivered said notes to said plaintiffs, as in the declaration mentioned; that said notes were given as follows : On the 12th of March, 1841, one Eden Bedes, who was the owner in fee of the lands described in the defendant’s plea of want of consideration, being indebted to the plaintiffs,…