Hall v. . Holloman

It is alleged in the complaint, and not denied in the answer, that Emma Butler, the plaintiff's intestate, an ignorant colored woman, held two notes executed by the defendant — one for $1,000 and the other for $700. The plaintiff alleges that the said Emma carried the notes to the defendant to calculate the amount due on the same and for payment; that the defendant, claiming to be busy, told her he would make the calculation and come down and pay her, retaining the notes, but that he has never done so. The defendant denies this, and contends that he paid off the notes in full, and, having…