Kraft v. Thomas

This was a suit by appellee against the appellant upon the following instrument of writing, viz.:

“ October 15th, 1864.

“For value received of C. P. Coleman three hundred dollar, in full, with use or bearer, waivin valuation and appraisement laws. Paid when kald for.

“ Edward Kkaft.”

The complaint alleges that C. P. Coleman died, testate, on the 4th day of March, 1886, and that the appellee is his duly qualified executor; that after qualifying as such executor he called upon the appellant and presented said note, and demanded payment thereof, and that the appellant promised to pay the same in a…