James v. Jellison

Colerick, C.

This was an action brought by the appellee against the appellants, upon a contract, described in the complaint as follows:

“ November 4th, 1881.

“ On or before December 8th, after date, we promise to pay to Isaiah Jellison only one hundred dollars: Provided, Said payee is married on the 5th to 8th day of December, 1881, which marriage will be to us value received for this note; and Provided, Said payee gives us the exclusive right to carry marriage benefit insurance on him and Miss Lizzie Stead, whom he is to marry; failure to comply with above agreement annuls this obligation. J.…