Gelder v. Welsh

This action was brought to recover upon an alleged promissory note, a copy of which, attached to the plaintiff’s declaration upon the common counts, reads as follows:

“ Chicago, III., July 18, 1903.

“November 9, 1903, after date for value received we promise to pay to order of A. R. Welsh $1,000.00 at Chelsea Savings Bank, Chelsea, Mich., with interest at 6% after date till paid.

[Signed] “Chelsea Meg. Co., Ltd.

“A. R. Welsh, Sec’y.

“ J. D. Watson, Treasr.”

Indorsed: “A. R. Welsh.”

*492Defendant’s plea is the general issue, with a lengthy notice stating that the copy attached to plaintiff’s declaration…