Lawrason v. Mason

7 U.S. 492

3 Cranch 492

2 L.Ed. 509

LAWRASON

v.

MASON.

February Term, 1806

1

ERROR to the circuit court of the district of Columbia.

2

This was an action of assumpsit, brought by Mason, against Lawrason, surviving partner of the firm of Lawrason & Smoot, upon the following note: 'Alexandria, 28th November, 1800.

3

'Mr. James M'Pherson,

4

'Dear Sir.

5

'We will become your security for one hundred and thirty barrels of corn, payable in twelve months.'

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(Signed) 'LAWRASON & SMOOT.'

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The declaration contained several counts, laying the assumpsit in different forms, but the substance of each was, that the…