Smith v. DeVaughn

Simmons, Justice.

DeVaughn sued Mary A. Smith in an action of trover and bail for .a mule. On the trial the plaintiff introduced the following instrument in writing:

“$232.80. ■ Montezuma, Ga., Jany. 16th, 1886.

“On the first day of October next, I promise to pay J. E. DeVaughn, or order, the sum of $232.80 for value received. And to secure the payment of this note, I hereby mortgage and convey unto the said payee, his heirs and assigns, the following described property, to wit: one dark mare-mule named Queen, about ten years old, for which this note is given in part. Said mule to remain the…