Hixson v. Rodbourn

This action was brought to recover on a promissory note, which reads as follows:

“ $1000.00. Van Ettenville, N. Y., July 1st, 1884.

“ Six months after date we promise to pay to the order of Mrs. Adelaide Hixson, One Thousand Dollars at our office in Van Ettenville, N. Y., value received with interest.

“ Hixson, Eodbourn & Co.”

The plaintiff is the wife of Amos S. Hixson, who was one of the copartners of said firm who made and delivered the note in question to the plaintiff. He resides at Fresno, Cal. The indebtedness ont of which said cause of action arose was the loan of the sum set forth in…