Shetler v. Thomas

The appellee, who was the plaintiff, brought an action against Shetler, upon a promissory note for the payment of $200. The note bears date, October 8,1855, and was payable to Bennet Carr and James Carpenter, who assigned it to one David Denman, who on June 26, 1857, assigned the same to the plaintiff. Defendant’s answer contains three paragraphs. The first and second led to issues of fact. To the third there was a demurrer sustained. The Court tried the cause, and found for the plaintiff; and, having refused a new trial, rendered judgment, &c.

The action of the Court, upon the demurrer to the…