Wells v. Morrison

Bioknell, C. C.

— The appellee brought this action against the appellant and one Adams, upon a written promise, of which the following is a copy.

“ Frankfort, Indiana, November 20th, 1876.

“Received of H. Y. Morrison five bonds of the Frankfort and Kokomo Railroad Company, of the value of one thousand dollars each, which we agree to pay for within one hundred days from date at 55 per cent, of their par value, or return the same within ten days thereafter, with accrued interest to date of payment, as per coupons attached.

(Signed) “Adams & Wells.”

The complaint averred that the defendants were…