Newton v. Bramlett
Appellate Court of Illinois
Memorandum.—Assumpsit. In the Circuit Court of Jersey County; the Hon. George W. Herdman, Judge, presiding. Declaration on a promissory note and common counts; plea of the general issue and statute of limitations; trial by jury; verdict and judgment for plaintiff; appeal by defendant. Heard in this court at the May term, 1894, and affirmed.
1Opinion of the Court
Mr. Presiding Justice Wall
delivered the opinion of the Court.
The appellee recovered a judgment against the appellant for $683.42, on account of his alleged liability as the indorser ” of a promissory note.
The note was held by the appellee for several years after maturity, during which time the interest was paid by the maker, who afterward died, leaving the principal unpaid. Appellee filed her claim against the estate, and, as her testimony shows, repeatedly urged the appellant to pay her the amount due. She testifies, while the maker was living, he frequently admitted his liability and…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Ryan v. First National BankIllinois Supreme Court · 1894
- Croskey v. SkinnerIllinois Supreme Court · 1867
- Swigart v. WeareAppellate Court of Illinois · 1890
- First National Bank of Springfield v. RyanAppellate Court of Illinois · 1886