Pitts' Administrator v. Pitts

Martha Ann Pitts who was the plaintiff, sued George W. Pitts, administrator of the estate of Stephen Pitts, deceased, upon a promissory note given by his intestate. The note is in this form:

“$1,000. Indianapolis, March 20, 1860.

“Eor value received, I promise to pay, at my death, to Martha Ann' Pitts, 1,000 dollars, without ny relief whatever from the appraisement laws. Stephen Pitts.”

Defendant answered:

1. No consideration.

2. The note was made in consideration of the promise of the plaintiff to live with Stephen Pitts, and manage his household affairs from the date of the note until his death,…