Robertson v. Garshwiler

The appellee, as guardian, brought this action upon a promissory note made by Amos and Emily Birchard, payable to the order of the appellee at a bank in this State, and endorsed by the appellant Piel. The makers of the note having both died, the appellant Robertson was appointed administrator of the estate of said Emily, and in that capacity was made defendant.

The appellants severed in their defences, Robertson pleading a set-off and the coverture of his intestate, and Piel answering by a general denial and a plea of suretyship. The court found in favor of the defendant Robertson, upon the…