Legal Opinion
Newman v. Streator Coal Co.
Appellate Court of Illinois
Decided June 9, 1886PublishedCited by 6 opinions
Appeal from the Superior Court of Cook county; the Hon. Joseph E. Gaby, Judge, presiding. •
1Opinion of the CourtBailey, P. J.
This was an action of assumpsit brought by the Streator Coal Company against Hannah Newman, on the following contract of guaranty:
“Chicago, April 17, 1883.
“ Streator Coal Company, Streator, III.,
“ Gentlemen: — I guarantee that your coal deal with Mr. S. Bosenfels will not result in a loss to your company.
“Respectfully, etc.,
“Hannah Newman.”
It is undisputed that this guaranty was signed by the defendant at the request of Bosenfels, on or about the day of its date, and delivered by her to Bosenfels, who soon after delivered it to the plaintiff. It also appears, without controversy, that no…
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