Reed v. McCready

The statement of facts in this case does not comply with the requirements of rule 40 because the same is not distinct from argument. It appears that the subject-matter of the suit was a promissory note made by one Edward B. Downing bearing date May 9, 1908, for the sum of $642.40, payable to the plaintiff or order, and due on or before three years from date, with interest from date until paid at the rate of 6 per cent, per annum. This note was No. 3 of a series of three vendor’s lien notes given by Downing to the plaintiff as part of the purchase price of some Texas land which had been deeded…