Story v. Lamb

In March, 1878, the defendant in this case obtained a horse of the plaintiff, and gave him in exchange therefor, beside a twenty-five dollar note endorsed by his father, the following contract, viz:

*526“$150. Columbus, July 18th, 1877.

On or before two years after date we promise to pay to John A. Lamb, or order, the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, value received, with ten per cent, interest, and current rate of exchange or express charges. This note is given for the purchase of the instrument below, which instrument is to remain the property of John A. Lamb until this note is paid in full,…