Harris v. Harris

This was an action of assumpsit, brought in the superior court of Cook county by defendant in error, against plaintiff in error, to recover upon a promissory note which reads as follows:

u„ „ „ r „ ,on„ “Chicago, Jan. 2,1890.

“Eight months after date I promise to pay to the order of Isaac Harris $1605, at my office, with interest at seven per cent per annum, value received.

Abraham Harris. ”

Due, 9/5, ’90.

To the declaration the defendant pleaded two pleas: First, non-assumpsit; and second, want of consideration. A trial before a jury resulted in a verdict and judgment for the plaintiff for the…