Fishell v. . Evans

On 8 June, 1892, F. O. Fishell executed his promissory note in words and figures as follows :

“One day after date I promise to pay to the order of J. A. Fishell and wife the sum of two hundred dollars ($200), for value received, in the purchase of the Kimble place. This note, together with all interest at the rate of 8 per cent, to be paid at or before my death, if not paid before.

“This 8 June, 1892. Interest paid semiannually.

“F. O. Fishell.”

F. O. Fishell died on 25 October, 1920; defendants duly qualified as his administratrices on 1 November, 1920.

Summons in an action entitled “J. A.…