Hall v. Soule

Campbell J.:

This was an action brought against defendant to recover from, him, as guarantor or surety, the sum of §500, for which it was alleged he became responsible for his son, Harrison Soule. The goods were sold in 1858, and in January, 1859, Harrison Soule, to whom they were sold and charged, gave his notes for the amount due, which remain unpaid. It appeared from the parol evidence that ¡previous to the sale defendant had agreed, if plaintiff’s firm would give Harrison Soule a credit to the amount of §500, that he would be responsible for its payment. The only written instrument offered…