Jones' Case
Tennessee Superior Court for Law and Equity
The defendant was a partner in the late firm of Adam Shepherd, &c. The ground of this action, was a note in these words, due James Russell three hundred and two dollars, being in part of a note settled this day, given by James Robertson to Stephen Hopkins, dated 4th of March, 1802; the above account being principal in part, and interest up to this day.”
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The defendant was a partner in the late firm of Adam Shepherd, &c. The ground of this action, was a note in these words, due James Russell three hundred and two dollars, being in part of a note settled this day, given by James Robertson to Stephen Hopkins, dated 4th of March, 1802; the above account being principal in part, and interest up to this day.” Signed Robert Drake, for Adam Shepherd, and Co. February 1st, 1806. The note having been proved by the subscribing witness, Drake was offered as a witness and upon being objected to, Overton J. said he was not a competent witness to prove his…
1Opinion of the Court
The defendant was a partner in the late firm of Adam Shepherd Co. The ground of this action was a note in these words: "Due James Russell three hundred and two dollars, being in part of a note settled this day, given by James Robertson to Stephen Hopkins, dated 4th of March, 1802; the above account being principal in part, and interest up to this day." Signed, "Robert Drake, for Adam Shepherd Co., February 1, 1806."
The note having been proved by the subscribing witness, Drake was offered as a witness, and, upon being objected to, OVERTON, J., said he was not a competent witness to prove his…
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