Dodgson v. Henderson

This was a bill in equity, brought by Edwin Henderson, to enjoin the prosecution of an action brought to collect a certain promissory note executed by George B. Allen, as principal, and complainant, as surety, bearing date November 6, 1875, whereby they jointly and severally promised to pay, twelve months after the date thereof, to Christopher Dodgson, $2000, with interest at ten per cent per annum. Dodgson died testate, April 4, 1878, and the executors of - the estate, with George B. Allen, the principal on the note, were made parties defendant to the bill.

It is alleged in the bill that…