Supreme Court of Iowa December 7, 1872 (Works v. Hershey)

Beck, Ch. J.

The promissory note which is the foundation of this action is in these words:

“$2,512.84. Cincinnati, Feb. 6th, 1864.

“ On demand after date I promise to pay to the order of Niles "Works twenty-five hundred and twelve dollars, payable at Cincinnati when convenient. B. Hershey.”

In an answer and amended answer the defendant sets up substantially the following defenses.