Legal Opinion
Brophy Grocery Co. v. Wilson
Montana Supreme Court
Decided May 29, 1912No. 3,139PublishedCited by 2 opinions
Appeal from District Court, Silver Bow County; Jeremiah J. Lynch, Judge. Action by the Brophy Grocery Company against G. H. Wilson to enforce payment of a promissory note. Plaintiff had judgment, and from an order denying his motion for a new trial, defendant appeals. submitted a brief and argued the cause orally. submitted a brief and argued the cause orally.
1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Bbantly
On April 2, 1908, the defendant executed and delivered to Agnes Johnson his promissory note, of which the following is a copy:
“$500.00 Butte, Mont., April 2d, 1908.
“On demand after date for value received, I promise to pay to the order of Mrs. Agnes Johnson Five Hundred and no/100 Dollars in lawful money of the United States, negotiable and payable at Butte, Montana, with interest before and after maturity at the rate of (12) per cent, per annum from date until paid. The makers and endorsers hereby waive presentment, demand, protest, and notice thereof, and agree to pay reasonable attorney’s…
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