Many, Blanc & Co. v. Jacobson

Many, Blanc & Co., appellee, brought this suit in assumpsit in the County Court of Peoria county against Abraham Jacobson, appellant, to recover $149.50 due from Largent Bros, on account of merchandise purchased from appellee, the payment of which appellee claims was guaranteed by appellant by the execution of a writing addressed to appellee, the body of which is in the words and figures following:

“In consideration of fourteen dollars and ninety-five cents ($14.95) I herewith guarantee payment of the account of Messrs. Largent Bros., 215 North Washington street, Peoria, Illinois, 'for one…