Palmer v. Poor

— The appellant’s complaint is founded on i a promissory note which it is alleged was executed by the appellee to A. J. Selby, by Selby endorsed to Theodore Fields, and by the latter to the appellant before maturity and for value. The note is negotiable by the law merchant.

*136The third paragraph of the appellee’s answer admits that he signed the note, but avers that after it was signed it was altered without his knowledge or consent by inserting the figure “ 8 ” before the words “per cent, interest,” thus making it bear interest at the rate of 8 per cent, per annum, whereas as it was written,…