Keelin v. Postlewait Co.

On May 1, 1903, one Luke Wheeler bought of appellant, Postlewait Company, a livery stable. For part of the consideration he gave a $2,000 note, due in ninety days, and a $5,400 note, due in twenty-three months. These two notes were secured by a purchase .money chattel mortgage on the property purchased. On the $2,000 note $1,500 was paid at maturity and a new note, designated as the Daum note, was given by Wheeler for the other $500. The $5,400 note was in the following words and figures:

“ Chicago, May 1, 1903.

“ On or before twenty-three months • after date I promise to pay Postlewait Co.…