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Chapter 18

Form 18-10

For a general discussion of the action on a promissory note, see section 14.25 in this manual. If fore­closure of the security interest is sought, combine these admissions with those at form 18-11.

Pattern Requests for Admissions—Promissory Note

1.Admit or Deny

that the document attached as Exhibit [exhibit number/letter] is a true and genuine copy of a promissory note.

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2.Admit or Deny

that the document attached as Exhibit [exhibit number/letter] was executed by Defendant [or by an agent of Defendant with full authority to bind Defendant to its terms].

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3.Admit or Deny

that Defendant received value in exchange for the promissory note referred to in request num­bers 1. and 2. [if necessary, set out the nature of the “value” given, e.g., by paying cash to Defendant in the amount stated in the promissory note].

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4.Admit or Deny

that by the execution of the promissory note referred to in request numbers 1. and 2., Defen­dant unconditionally promised to pay $[amount] to the order of Plaintiff.

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5.Admit or Deny

that Plaintiff is the owner of the promissory note referred to in request numbers 1. and 2.

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6.Admit or Deny

that Plaintiff is the holder of the promissory note referred to in request numbers 1. and 2.

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7.Admit or Deny

that the promissory note referred to in request numbers 1. and 2. is the basis for this suit.

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8.Admit or Deny

that no payments have been made to retire the principal or accrued interest on the promissory note referred to in request numbers 1. and 2. for which Defendant has not been given credit.

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9.Admit or Deny

that the debt evidenced by the promissory note referred to in request numbers 1. and 2. is now due and payable.

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10.Admit or Deny

that on [date], the date this suit was filed, the amount of $[amount] was due to Plaintiff as principal on the promissory note referred to in request numbers 1. and 2.

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11.Admit or Deny

that on [date], the date this suit was filed, the amount of $[amount] was due to Plaintiff as accrued interest on the promissory note referred to in request numbers 1. and 2.

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Attach exhibit(s).