Moline Plow Co. v. Webb
Supreme Court of the United States
ERROR TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS. The court stated the case as follows: This action was brought October 31, 1889, to recover the amount due on three promissory notes, each for the sum of two thousand dollars, executed January 21, 1882, by John A. Webb and J. W. Webb, composing the firm of John A. Webb & Bro., and payable, with interest from date at eight per .cent per annum, to S. W. Wheelock or order on the first days,…
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ERROR TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS. The court stated the case as follows: This action was brought October 31, 1889, to recover the amount due on three promissory notes, each for the sum of two thousand dollars, executed January 21, 1882, by John A. Webb and J. W. Webb, composing the firm of John A. Webb & Bro., and payable, with interest from date at eight per .cent per annum, to S. W. Wheelock or order on the first days, respectively, of November, 1885, 1886 and 1887. The original petition alleged that the notes prior to their maturity were…
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Haelan
Although the record' recites that the case was heard upon the pleadings and evidence, it does not appear that any oral testimony was introduced.' No bill of exceptions was signed, and the finding by the court was general, stating only its conclusions of law. The defendant, therefore, contends that there is nothing before this court for review. .. This position cannot be sustained. The notes, upon which the action is based, and the deed of trust filed with and made a part of the supplemental petition — their execution not having been denied by the defendants under oath — are to be taken,…
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