April 11, 1837

Kirtland, Ohio
Bump v. Smith: Joseph Smith signed a promissory note for $854.28 to pay to M. C. Davis, Joseph Smith's gunsmith, singing teacher, and bodyguard. Davis transferred the note to Jacob Bump, who sued in the Justice Court.
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Sustaining the Law: Joseph Smith's Legal Encounters, undefined, 
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