Veasey v. Reeves

Veasey and Veasey sued Reeves and Reeves, before a magistrate, on a note, and recovered 71 dollars and 30 cents. The defendants appealed to the Circuit Court. There, it seems, they were permitted to file answers and replies, which, having little bearing on the real issue, need not be noticed.

The trial on appeal was submitted to the Court.: Finding and judgment for the defendants. The Veaseys appeal to this Court.

A motion for a new trial was interposed and overruled, and the evidence set out.

The note sued upon was in these words, viz.:

“ Terre-Haute, September 10, 1852. $71 24. For value…