Smith v. Oldham

Smith sued Oldham, and judgment being given against him in the circuit court, he comes into this court to re* verse that judgment. The action was founded on the statute by petition in debt. Smith, the plaintiff, in the circuit court and in this court states in the petition that he is the legal owner of a note on the defendant, to the following effect: “On or before the first day of,” &c., “I promise to pay Asa and Merril Smith, one thousand one hundred and tvv enty dollars,” &c., (signed) “A. R. Oldham.” On this note was this assignment made by Asa Smith: “I assign the within claim that I…