Stanton v. Weldy

This is an action on two certain instruments, alleged to be promissory notes, each reading as follows:

“$500.00 San Jose, Cal., Nov. 14th, 1906.

“For value received, we promise to pay C. O. Stanton or bearer, Five Hundred Dollars, Gold Coin of the United States, with interest thereon from day of date until paid at the rate of six per cent per annum in the following manner, to wit: On or before one year.

“This note is given for the purchase price of One seventh of Percheron Stallion, Name Decide, Dark Grey. Foaled April 20th, 1901. No. (52180) 40762, and the express condition of the sale of said…