Steers v. Holmes

This is an action brought upon a promissory note reading as follows:

“$1,250.00. Dec. 18, 1885.

“For value received, I hereby promise to pay George Steers or bearer twelve hundred and fifty dollars on or before the 18th day of September next, with interest.

* “ Sidney Stearns.

“H. A. Holmes.

“A. E. Stearns.

“ A. J. Holmes.”

There were two indorsements of payments on the same, —$155, January 4, 1886, and $100 November 19, 1887. These payments were made by Sidney Stearns.

The defendant Andrew J. Holmes alone pleaded to the declaration. His plea was the general issue, under which he gave notice that, if…