Watkins v. Haydel

This is a suit on a note worded “we promise to pay,” and signed by both defendants. The defendants therefore were bound thereon only jointly, and not jointly or severally or in solido. Mayor, etc., of New Orleans v. Ripley, 5 La. 120, 25 Am. Dec. 175; Barrow v. Norwood, 3 La. 437; Bennett v. Allison, 2 La. 419; Bank of Louisiana v. Sterling, 2 La. 60.

There was judgment upon the note against the defendant Fernand Haydel, and he has not appealed, so that there is nothing before us concerning his liability.

The other defendant, Dr. F. A. Keller, pleaded prescription; which plea was sus-, tained…