Jameson v. Jameson
Supreme Court of Missouri
Error to Shelby Circuit Court. — Hon. John T. Redd, Judge. The note was payable on demand. In such case the statute of limitations begins to run as soon as the note is made without any demand.
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Error to Shelby Circuit Court. — Hon. John T. Redd, Judge. The note was payable on demand. In such case the statute of limitations begins to run as soon as the note is made without any demand. Easton v. McAllister, 1 Mo. 662 ; Hill v. Henry, 17 Ohio 9 ; Little v. Blunt, 9 Pick. 488; Waters v. Earl of Thanet, 2 Q. B. 757; Palmer v. Palmer, 36 Mich. 487; Haggin v. Williamson, 5 T. B. Mon. 8; Darnall v. Magruder, 1 Harr. & Gill 439 ; Rabsuhl v. Lack, 35 Mo. 316. On the other hand, if demand was necessary before action could be brought, it should have been made within ten years. Palmer v. Palmer,…
1Opinion of the CourtNorton, J.
In July, 1876, plaintiff exhibited in the probate court of Shelby county, against the estate of James *641Jameson, deceased, of which defendant was administrator, the following demand, viz :
“ One day after date, I promise to pay to Elizabeth Jameson the sum of $600, with interest at the rate of six per cent per annum from the 14th day of October, 1853, as witness my hand this 1st day of November, .1859. The condition of the above obligation is such, that if the above named Elizabeth Jameson shall demand any or all of the above during her natural life, it shall be due and payable according to the…
2Cases cited2 opinions
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