Ives v. McHard

This was an action of assumpsit on a note,, brought by appellees as adm’r of William McHard, deceased, against Gideon Ives, the appellant, and one Elmore G. Denison, jointly. There was service of summons on both defendants, and both pleaded the general issue. On a trial by the court without a jury, there was a finding and judgment against both for $5,401 and costs. There was one of those stipulations which, we regret' to say, áre becoming too common, that any defense might be made under the general issue, that could he made under any special pleas well ■ pleaded, and which would include a…