Singh v. White

MR. JUSTICE PLUMMER Delivered the Opinion of the Court.

The plaintiff had judgment against the defendant for the principal and interest due upon a promissory note executed by the defendant and delivered to the plaintiff, which note is in the following words and figures, to wit:

“1400.00 September 25/28

“For value received I promise to pay to Bujah Singh Fourteen Hundred 00/100 1400.00. In ninety days from date at West Island, Calif.

“H. S. White

“This note is to cover labor bill in full for all Hindu help.”

From the judgment in favor of the plaintiff the defendant appeals.

The record shows that an…