Exchange National Bank v. Darrow

Baker, J.:

The Exchange National Bank of Polo, Illinois, appellant herein, filed its claim in the county court of Carroll county, at the March term, 1891, against the estate of James H. Jenkins, deceased. Said claim was in the form of a promissory note for $1660, payable to Henry Metz, dated November 10, 1887, due in twelve months from date, and drawing interest at the rate of eight per cent per annum. The note purported to have been signed by James H. Jenkins, and had been endorsed by the payee, Metz, to appellant. Appellee, the administrator of the estate of said Jenkins, deceased, resisted…