Wardwell v. Sterne

This suit is brought upon an instrument written in these words:

“Due to Moses Steinbin or bearer, fourteen hundred and sixty dollars, for value received, with ten per cent, interest.

“JACOB STERNE.”

“ Jefferson, February 10, 1861.”

After an answer containing a general denial, and setting up several grounds of defense, the defendant filed a jteremptory exception, pleading the prescription of five years in bar of plaintiff’s demand. The plaintiff had judgment in his favor, as prayed for, and the defendant has appealed.

A bill of exceptions was taken by defendant to the admission by the court of…