McCormick Harvesting Machine Co. v. Snell

This was an action of assumpsit, brought by the appellant, against the appellee, upon three promissory notes for $100 each, dated August 12, 1882; one due September 1, 1882, one due September 1, 1883, the other due September 1, 1884. Each of said notes bore interest at the rate of six per cent, per annum until due, and eight per cent, per annum after due. All of said notes were made by the appellee to the appellant.

Appellee filed several special pleas. First plea alleges machine bought 1st of June, 1882, for $300, to be paid for with three notes of defendant, $100 due 1st September, 1882,…