McDonald v. Elfes

In this action the appellee, as plaintiff, sued the appellant, as defendant, in the Fountain Circuit Court, to recover the amount alleged to be due upon a promissory note, of which the following is a copy :

“$919.55. Attica, Ind., November 5th, 1869.

“ One day after date, I promise to pay to the order of Mrs. Mary McDonald nine hundred dollars, at 10 per cent, per annum interest, payable semi-annually, value received, without any relief from valuation or appraisement laws. (Signed,) James McDonald.”

On the appellant’s application, on affidavit filed, the venue of the action was changed to the…