Washburn v. Williams

On December 7, 1888, plaintiff, who is appellant in this court, borrowed from defendant Delia A. Miller the sum of $2,000, for which he executed his promissory note payable to the order of said defendant, one year after date with interest at 10 per cent per annum, payable semiannually. At the same time to secure the payment of the note plaintiff executed and delivered a certain deed of trust conveying certain real estate to defendant Williams, as trustee. There were various extensions of the time of payment of the note by defendant Williams, acting as attorney and agent for defendant Miller.

On…