Hamrick v. Barnett

The appellant was the plaintiff in an action against Martin A. Barnett and the appellee, John T. Barnett, on a joint and several promissory note governed by the law merchant, of which the defendants were the makers and the appellant was the payee, dated June 2d, 1886, and payable one day after date. Judgment by default was taken against Martin A. Barnett.

Upon the trial of an issue formed between the appellant and the appellee there was a finding for the latter. From the judgment rendered on this finding this appeal was taken.

Section 1210, R. S. 1881, provides: “ Any person bound as surety…