Legal Opinion
Sheppard v. Graves
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided February 23, 1853PublishedCited by 55 opinions
This case was brought up, by writ of error, from the District Court of the United States for the District of Texas. The facts are all set forth in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Daniel
The defendant in error, in conformity with a mode of practice in the State of Texas, instituted an action at law against the plaintiffs in error upon their. promissory note. That note was iii the words following:
“ On the first day of January, 1850, we jointly and severally promise to pay to Peyton S. Graves, or order, at the counting house of R. & D. G. Mills, in Brazoria County, the sum of $1,845.94, for value received, with eight per cent, interest thereon, from the first day of January» till paid.
Abm. Sheppard.
John Duncan.
“ Matagorda) Sept’r 23d, 1844.”
The petition» sets forth, that Peyton…
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