Anderson v. Pearce & Stewart
Supreme Court of Arkansas
APPEAL from Benton Circuit Court. Hon. J. H. Be$ry, Circuit Judge. No service shown by record. Galpin v. Page, 18 Wall.; 7 Ark., 445; Henderson v. Breeding; Settlevier v. Sullivan, U. S. Sup. Gt., October term, 1878. The summons in this case not legal. 3 Ark., 558; 3 Estes, p. 487; 1 Ark., 376. Variance. 6 Ark., 531. Separate judgment without showing dismissal as to the other party sued, error. Other irregularities argued, without authorities cited.
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APPEAL from Benton Circuit Court. Hon. J. H. Be$ry, Circuit Judge. No service shown by record. Galpin v. Page, 18 Wall.; 7 Ark., 445; Henderson v. Breeding; Settlevier v. Sullivan, U. S. Sup. Gt., October term, 1878. The summons in this case not legal. 3 Ark., 558; 3 Estes, p. 487; 1 Ark., 376. Variance. 6 Ark., 531. Separate judgment without showing dismissal as to the other party sued, error. Other irregularities argued, without authorities cited. As to what is a promissory note. Danl. on Neg. lnst.,pp. 32, 33. No personal obligation on note signed as trustee or committee. Gillett v. ' N.,…
1Opinion of the CourtHarrison, J.
This was an action by S. V. Pearce and 'William T. M. Stewart, partners in the carpenter’s trade under the firm name of Pearce & Stewart, against O. I. Anderson and S. J. Hopkins, upon the following instrument :
“August 28,1878.
“Balance due Pearce & Stewart, one hundred and sev-i enty-eight dollars ($178), for work done on Hazel Val-/ ley school-house and hall. '
“O. I. Anderson,
“ S. J. Hopkins,
“ Committee.”
The complaint alleged that the instrument was given to the plaintiffs for work and labor done and performed by them at the instance and request of the defendants in and about the building of…
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