Supreme Court of Connecticut July 15, 1827 (Lawrence v. Stonington Bank)

Hosmer, Ch. J.

Parol or simple contracts, in general, although in writing, will not be enforced, unless the plaintiff prove that they were made for a sufficient consideration. Rann & al. v. Hughes, 7 Term Rep. 350. n. But in respect to bills of exchange and promissory notes, the law is somewhat different.