Harrod v. Burgess

The plaintiffs represent, that the defendants are the endorsers on a promissory note drawn by one Whipple, and not yet due. That the drawer is insolvent, and has left the State, and that the defendants, as such endorsers, will be ultimately liable, and that they (the plaintiffs,) are apprehensive the said endorsers will dispose of their property, and leave the State. They prayed for an attachment against them, which was accorded. Under it a quantity of merchandize was seized, which being perishable, was sold by the Sheriff, and the money retained by him. The defendants moved to dissolve the…