Central Bank & Trust Co. of Houston v. Hill

Plaintiff in error sued J. H. Hill and A. E. Masterson as makers of a promissory note for $6,000, dated December 23, 1909, due 90 days after date, payable to the order of plaintiff in error. It was alleged that Masterson, before the delivery of the note, indorsed his name across the back thereof, obligating and binding himself to pay the note according to its terms ' and effect, and that the note was the joint and several obligation of both defendants.

Hill answered formally, and Masterson answered, in substance: That after Hill had executed the note sued on to the order of plaintiff, which he…