Maiden v. Webster

Webster sued Maiden on a promissory note as follows:

“Remington, Oct. 15th, 1864.

“For value received I agree to pay Reuben Webster one thousand dollars, one .day after date, waiving relief from valuation or appraisement laws.

S. Sheeks.

T. G-. Maiden per Sheeks.”

Maiden answered: first, the general denial, concluding *318with the averment that he did not make or execute said note, nor did he authorize any orre to do so. This paragraph is sworn to.

The second paragraph alleges that the plaintiff had theretofore commenced a suit on the same note against the defendant jointly with the administrator of…