Thompson v. Ward

The action is on a promissory note made by the defendants in these words:

“ $4,000. Superior, Wisconsin, January 16, 1893.

“ On the sixteenth day of January, 1898, for value received, we promise to pay Frank Van Derzee or order the sum of four thousand (4,000) dollars, with interest thereon at the- rate of eight per cent, per annum, from date hereof, until fully paid, said interest payable semi-annually, according to the tenor of ten interest coupons hereto annexed, viz.: Each for the sum of one hundred and sixty (160) dollars, bearing even date herewith, both principal and coupon notes payable…