Houser v. Houser & Bronson
Supreme Court of Georgia
Amendments. Partnership. Before Judge Cous. Houston Superior Court. May Term, 1871. John O. A. Houser sued Wesley Houser and William Bronsou, partners, under the style of W. Houser & Bronson, upon their promissory note, payable to Houser & Bronson, or bearer. Wesley Houser pleaded that he was not indebted in manner and form, etc. When the cause was called for trial, plaintiff’s counsel moved to strike said plea, because it did not deny the indebtedness by the firm.
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Amendments. Partnership. Before Judge Cous. Houston Superior Court. May Term, 1871. John O. A. Houser sued Wesley Houser and William Bronsou, partners, under the style of W. Houser & Bronson, upon their promissory note, payable to Houser & Bronson, or bearer. Wesley Houser pleaded that he was not indebted in manner and form, etc. When the cause was called for trial, plaintiff’s counsel moved to strike said plea, because it did not deny the indebtedness by the firm. The Court allowed the plea amended to make it a plea by the partnership. Plaintiff’s counsel then read in evidence the note and…
1Opinion of the Court
Warner, Judge.
This was an action brought by the plaintiff against the defendants on a promissory note for $2,350 93, payable to Houser & Bronson, orbearer, dated 1st January, 1868, and due one day after date. The defendants, W. Houser & Bronson, pleaded the general issue. On the trial of the case, it appears from the evidence of the plaintiff, who was introduced by the defendants, that the note sued on was placed in the hands of the plaintiff by Bronson, of the firm of Houser & Bronson, together with other notes and accounts, as collateral security, to secure him against loss on a note made…
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