Smithers v. Junker

The first, second, and third counts are upon a written instrument, which is set out as follows:

“Chicago, November 1, 1888.

“Por value received I promise to pay to S. N. Smithers two thousand and forty-eight and 25-100 dollars, payable at my convenience, and upon this express condition, that I am to be the sole judge of such convenience and time of payment. ' A. Junker.”

It is averred that, after a reasonable time had elapsed, the plaintiff demanded payment, which was refused by the defendant. The defendant’s promise was to pay the money in consideration of something of value received from the…