James v. Ward

Ward, plaintiff below, obtained judgment against James, defendant, upon a promissory note; J ames brings the case here for review and asks for a supersedeas.

The face of the note bears the signature of the maker, Great Western Oil Inc.; it is payable to the order of Mary Alice Ward, and was signed on the back, before delivery, by James and one J. O. Williams, without restriction. After maturity, Mrs. Ward endorsed it without recourse, and transferred it for value to the present holder, Benjamin Ward, plaintiff herein.

Mary Alice Ward had previously been an accommodation surety on another note…