Runnels v. Moffat

This is an action of assumpsit commenced in the circuit court for St. Clair county on September 14, 1885. The following is a copy of a promissory note set out in the declaration:

“ $550. Port Huron, Mich., March 16, 1879.

“Six months after date I promise to pay to the order of D. N. Runnels five hundred and fifty dollars, at my 'office, Port Huron, Mich. Value received, with interest at ten per cent. James Mope at.”

*190On January 26, 1886, defendant pleaded the general issue, and gave notice of set-off. March 31, 1886, the attorneys of the respective parties appeared in open court, and by their…