Illinois Surety Co. v. Munro

Mr. Chiee Justice Dunn

delivered the opinion of the court: •

The plaintiff in error recovered a judgment in the municipal court of Chicago against the defendant in error which the Appellate Court reversed without remanding, and the record has been brought before us for review by a writ of certiorari.

The defendant in error signed a letter addressed to the secretary of the plaintiff in error, as follows:

“Dear Sir — This will introduce Mr. Edward E. Rice, who desires to get a cost bond in the Federal court, and this firm will stand back of any obligation which Mr. Rice may incur in this behalf.

“Ver…