Prussia v. Bailey

This is an action of assumpsit, the declaration being upon the common counts, to which was attached under the usual notice a copy of a promissory note reading as follows:

“500.00 'Detroit, Mich., June 1, 1910.

“Seven months after date we promise to pay to Ruth E. Benjamin or order five hundred dollars at-, value received, with 5 per cent, interest per annum from above date.

“Orla Bailey,

“Robert Bailey.”

Indorsed on back of note the following:. “Ruth E. Benjamin, May 5, 1911, received interest on this note to date.

“Franklin O. Prussia.”

Under the plea of the general issue the defendants gave notice…