Atwood v. Lester
Supreme Court of Rhode Island
Assumpsit on a promissory note, the facts fully appearing in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtTillinghast, J.
This is an action of assumpsit and is based on a promissory note which reads as follows:
“Providence, R. I., October 10, 1893.
Upon thirty days notice I promise to pay to Emma E. Atwood, Administratrix of the Est. of Henry H. Atwood of Johnston, R. I., the sum of Eight thousand Eight hundred and Sixty-seven dollars with interest at the rate of six per cent for value received, $8867.
J. Ekastus Lester.”
At the foot of this note, on the same paper and upon the same side of it, appears the following:
‘ ‘ Waiving demand and notice we hereby guarantee the payment of this Note, any future payment on…
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