Harsh v. Klepper

"Wright, J.

This was an action'upon a promissory note, dated April 15, 1865, at one year, which Harsh had signed as surety for the other makers, John H. Tressell and L. R. Tressell.

The defense of Harsh was: First', that after he had signed the note and it had been delivered, it was altered in this, that the rate of interest was, changed from six to seven per cent. It was claimed and the- jury found that the alteration was made by John H. Tressell, one of the principal makers, with the consent or by the direction of plaintiff, without intent to injure or defraud Harsh, but without his knowledge…