Duchaine v. Phoenix

This is an action of contract predicated upon a written instrument of the tenor following: "$1,200.00. Burlington, Vt., Oct. 4, 1920. Beginning March 1st 1921, after date, we promise to pay to the order of Genive L. Burleigh, twelve hundred dollars. Payable at Burlington, Vt., as follows: One-half of the income of the dairy beginning March 1st. 1921 until said $1,200.00 are fully paid.”

This instrument was signed by Albert E. Young and Josie M. Young, and when produced at the trial the following persons had written their names across the back of it in the order named: Genive L. Burleigh,…