Legal Opinion
King v. Batterson
Supreme Court of Rhode Island
Decided July 10, 1880PublishedCited by 4 opinions
Plaintiffs’ petition for a new trial. This action was assumpsit brought in this court. At the October Term, A. D. 1879, the plaintiffs were nonsuited, and thereupon filed this petition.
1Opinion of the CourtPotter, J.
This action is for goods sold and delivered to Jas. G. Haley upon the guaranty of the defendant, of which the following is a copy:
“ Hartford, Conn., 23A May, 1876.
“ H. R. Horton, Esq., 78 So. Water St'., Providence, R. I.
“ Dear Sir : If Mr. J. G. Haley contracts with you for lime and plaster, to be used in fire-proofing and plastering City Hall and Court House Buildings in Providence, promising to pay your bills from moneys received by him for work done on said buildings, I will guarantee the faithful performance of such contract with you. Yours truly,
“ J. G. Batterson.”
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