Hoffa v. Hoffman

Suit by Hoffman against Isaac Hoffa on a note and mortgage.

The defendant answered, first, “that one Aaron Hoffa is the owner of one-tenth of the land described in the mortgage.” t Second, that the note and mortgage were given in consideration of the machinery of a carding machine and woollen factory, and for no other consideration whatever; that the plaintiff warranted the machinery to he sound, in good running condition, and free from rust; whereas, the same was not in good running condition and free from rust, but out of gear, many of the cogs broken, and many of the rollers -so badly eaten…