Vawter v. Griffin

This action originated before a justice of the peace, and was based upon a note executed by Joseph Griffin and Garrett Williams, payable to James G. Moore, for one hundred and twelve dollars and sixty-five cents, and by him assigned to the appellant.

It was admitted that Williams was the surety of Griffin on the note. Williams made no defence before the justice or in the common pleas. Griffin, in addition to the statutory denial, pleaded a set-off. The cause was tried by the justice, and resulted in a finding for the plaintiff in the sum of seventy-one dollars and sixty cents.

The justice of…