Craig v. Hobbs

This was an action by the appellant against the appellee on a promissory note, made by one Grissom, with the appellee as his surety, to the appellant. Grissom having died, the action was against Hobbs alone. ’ The note is for seven hundred and fifty-eight dollars and ninety cents, dated January 4th, 1870, and payable in thirteen months after date.

The defendant pleaded that he never signed the note or authorized any other person to sign it for him. The issue was, by agreement, tried by the court, and there was a finding for the defendant. The plaintiff moved the court for a new trial, on the…