Meyers v. Phillips

This suit was brought on this instrument:

“ Nashville, III., September 18,1872.

For value received, one day after, if I, at any time, become intoxicated or drunlc, or mistreat or abuse Minnie Meyers, I promise to pay L. M. Phillips the sum of- $600, for the use of Minnie Meyers, with 10 per cent interest from maturity until paid. Morris Meyers.”

Plaintiff in error failed to appear or plead, and a judgment by default was entered, and a reference was made to the clerk to assess and report the damages, which he did, at $600, for which sum judgment was rendered, and to reverse which this writ of…