Hatten v. Robinson

Assumpsit. The declaration contains two special counts, one founded on a promise by Hatten to Robinson to execute to him a promissory note for 700 dollars, the other on a promise to make a note for 600 dollars; there is also a count for money had and received. Plea, the general issue. The cause was submitted to the Court without a jury. Judgment for the plaintiff.

The evidence was as follows: One Howard, with Hatten as his surety, had given to Robinson a promissory note for 700 dollars, the consideration of which was corn purchased by Howard from Robinson. Howard absconded. Robinson and Hatten…