Kidd v. Talbot

MILLS, Judge.

Wesley Kidd, an ignorant, illiterate negro, owed to the 'Citizens’ Hardware Company, of Jonesboro, a bill upon which they sued, obtained- judgment, and seized his car and wagon. To settle the judgment and costs required the sum of $139.75. Wesley induced S. M. Talbot, defendant herein, to join with him in executing a note for the above sum, which was given to the hardware company in satisfaction of their claim.

To secure Talbot from any loss on account of the note, plaintiff gave to Talbot his note for $350, secured by chattel mortgage upon the automobile. Subsequently, plaintiff…