Leach, C.J.

1. The question raised by this petition is whether an improperly stamped promissory note can be admitted in evidence to prove acknowledgment of liability in order to save limitation in respect of promissory notes previously executed. The petition arises out of a suit filed in the Court of the Subordinate Judge of Amalapuram. The promissory note was in the following terms:

On account of my necessity this day that is the amount due for principal and interest on the promissory note executed and delivered on June 23, 1929, is Rs. 93-3-0: the amount due on the promissory note executed and delivered on July 6, 1929, is Rs. 92-13-0 and the amount due for principal and interest on the promissory note executed and delivered on February 14, 1931, is Rs. 101. The total is Rs. 287. On demand I promise to pay you or order in one lump sum the (said) principal together with interest thereon at Rs. 1-9-0 (one rupee and nine annas) percent, per mensem, shall get the payment endorsed on this note and take it back. The consideration hereof has been received as aforesaid. This promissory note is executed with consent.

2. On a stamp of the value of one anna was appended the signature o