Ward's Adm'r v. Cornett
Supreme Court of Virginia
Appeal from a decree of tlie Circuit Court of Grayson county, pronounced April Id, 189d, in a suit in chancery wherein appellants and others were the complainants, and appellees and others tí ere the defendants.
1Opinion of the CourtRiely, J.
The only question presented by the appeal is whether the bond executed by B. E. Ward to E. Mallisse Cornett on July 1, 1878, for §1,275, is usurious or not.
It reads as follows:
“July 1, 1878.
$1,275.
On or before the first day of October, 1880, I promise to pay E. Mallisse Cornett or order, one thousand two hundred and seventy-five dollars, lawful money, without plea or offset, for value received, rate of interest agreed to be eight per cent, per annum after first day of October, 1880, until paid, and 1 hereby waive the benefit of my homestead exemption as to the payment of this debt.
Witness my…
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