Everett v. O'Leary

Plaintiff brought an action on a promissory note, with the usual allegations of execution, delivery, and nonpayment, all of which stood admitted by the answer, but defendant therein attempted to set forth *155two counterclaims. To these plaintiff demurred generally as to each, and also severally as to both—

“That the alleged counterclaims * * * did not accrue within six years immediately prior to the commencement -of this action, and are barred by the statute of limitations.”

1. The first counterclaim, as set forth in the answer, -was to the effect that on December 28, 1889, defendant had $1,120.67…