Lockhart v. Hullinger

This was an action, originally commenced before a justice of the peace by Hullinger against Lockhart, and taken by appeal to the Circuit Court of Macon county, in which court a judgment was rendered against Lockhart for $77.20 and costs.

The action was brought on a written instrument, of which the following is a copy:

“Niantio, Illinois, Sept. 23,1876.

“ On the election of R. B. Hayes to the office of President of the Hnited States in 1876, I promise to pay Cyrus Hullinger seventy-five dollars, and if not elected, this note is null and void.

“ Jesse Locehiart.”

On the trial the only evidence…