Alexander v. Seccomb, Brooke & Adams

This suit was brought by John Alexander against the late firm of Seccomb, Broolce & Adams, on their promissory note for fifteen hundred dollars, dated January 1st, 1818, payable to the order of W. Martin & Go. and by them endorsed, without recourse.

Seccomb only was cited, and answered for himself alone. Admitting the signature of the note, he avers that it was originally given to W. Martin & Go., the payees and endorsers; that at its maturity, and while it was still in the hands of payees and owned by them, the respondent, as liquidating partner of the firm of Seccomb, Broolce & Adams, held…