Griggs v. Voorhies

— The defendants in error, as the administrators of John 8. Buryee, deceased, brought an action of debt against Griggs on a sealed note, executed in the state of New Jersey on the 1st day of May, 1817, payable one year *562after date. The declaration showed the suit to be for the benefit of G. E. Sturgis. Before the defendant pleaded, he moved for a rule on the plaintiffs to show cause why they should not give security for costs, founded on an affidavit stating that they were not residents of the state of Indiana. The Court overruled the motion, and the defendant excepted.

The defendant then…