Legal Opinion
Usher v. Waddingham
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Decided December 10, 1892PublishedCited by 8 opinions
New Haven & Fairfield Cos., Oct. T., 1892. Andrews, C. J., Carpenter, Torrance, F. B. Hall and J. M. Hall, Js. Action to recover the amount of certain notes, upon which it was claimed that the defendant was liable as a partner with the maker; brought to the Superior Court in New Haven County, and tried to the court before Thayer, J. Facts found and judgment rendered for the defendant, and appeal by the plaintiff. The case is fullystated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtAndrews, C. J.
This action is brought to recover the amount of two notes signed by Edward L. Kimberly of the following description:—
“ ($24,000.) New Haven, Connecticut, March 1st, 1882:
“On or before five years after date, for value received, I promise to pay to the order of Stephen L. Usher twenty-four thousand dollars, with interest at the rate of six per cent per annum, payable semi-annually, together with all taxes assessed upon said sum against said Usher or the holder Of this note.
“ (Signed) Edward L. Kimberly.”
“ ($5,000,00.) New Haven, Connecticut, March 1st, 1882.
“ One year after date, for value…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Beebee v. RobertNew York Supreme Court · 1834
- Parker v. CanfieldSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1870
- Coit v. TracySupreme Court of Connecticut · 1831
- Silver v. JordanMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1884
- Stow v. ConverseSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1820
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3Cited by8 opinions
- Bronson v. LeiboldSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1913
- Tiernan v. Savin Rock Realty Co.Supreme Court of Connecticut · 1932
- Kossover v. Willimantic Trust Co.Supreme Court of Connecticut · 1936
- Manning v. StateSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1937
- Richey v. First National Bank & Trust Co.Supreme Court of Connecticut · 1937
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