Gilmore v. Hirst

*627The opinion of the court was delivered by

Martin, C. J.: On March 18, 1890, The Hancock County Importing Company, of Illinois, sold five stallions to E. E. Gilmore. In the transaction, E. E. Gilmore executed two promissory notes, which were indorsed by his brother, L. C. Gilmore. That on which the original action was brought reads as follows :

“$2,246.50. Paola, Kan., March 18, 1890.

“One year after date, for value received, we promise to pay to Hancock County Importing Company, or order, $2,246.50, payable at the National Bank of Paola, at Paola, with interest at the rate of 8 per cent, per…