Heard v. Tappan & Merritt

Tappau & Merritt instituted an action in the county-court of Greene county against Ashley, of Montgomery county, as-principal, and Heard, of Greene county, as security, to recover the principal and interest alleged to be due on a certain instrument in writing which was shown to be in the following words and form:

“Bill of Sale. Georgia, Greene County. $475.00. On November 1st, 1899, we promise to pay Tappan & Merritt, or order, the sum of four hundred and seventy-five dollars, with interest from date at 8 per cent, per annum, together with all costs of collection, including 10 per cent,…