Bates v. J. G. Smith & Bros.

HOBBY, Presiding Judge.

Suit by appellees instituted in the County Court of Brazoria County, Texas, on a promissory note for $302.60, executed by Wharton Bates, January 1, 1884, payable one day after date to W. W. Cannon or order, and indorsed by said Cannon to appellees without recourse.

The original petition of appellees was filed on the 31st day of December, 1887, and was transferred to the District Court of Brazoria County on account of the disqualification of the county judge to try same, he having been of counsel in the cause.

Appellant pleaded a general demurrer, general denial, and…