Bacon v. Harris

This is assumpsit on a promissory note for $2,800, dated at Providence, May 1, 1883, payable on demand to the order of A. S. Southwick, value received, with interest, and indorsed by Southwick. It was signed originally on its face by Harris, Van Nortwick & Co., and on its back by Amanda G. Harris. At the time it was given, the firm of Harris, Van Nortwick & Co. consisted of Joseph Harris, George W. Van Nortwick, and Andrew S. Southwick, the payee, and the action is brought by the plaintiff, as indorsee or holder, against them and Mrs. Harris, as makers. The defendants plead the general issue,…