Hoffman v. Butler

Elliott, J. —

The appellant, Weridell Hoffman, and Thomas A. Clark, were sureties on a bond executed by Aaron Black-ford to the Remington Sewing Machine Company; the principal in the bond violated its condition and his sureties became liable to the obligee. The debt due the latter was compromised and a note was executed for the sum agreed to be paid; this note was signed by Clark and Hoffman, and was endorsed by John Marto and the appellee, James M. Butler. Suit was brought on the note and judgment.obtained. One-half of the amount of the debt evidenced by the notfe was paid by Butler and…