Scribner v. Cyr

On motion. Action on a promissory note. The defendant pleaded material alteration of the note after delivery. The note was typewritten. Upon examination of the note it is apparent that the words with interest had been inserted between the second and third lines near the left-hand margin thereof, and that they have been erased.

The plaintiff introduced the note and rested. The defendant testified that when he executed the note the words with interest did not appear therein. He further testified that about ten days prior to the day the first installment of the note was to become due, he received…