Davis v. Leighton

This was an action by defendant in error as plaintiff against plaintiff in error as defendant as endorser of a promissory note made by B. G. Estridge and M. C. Estridge, payable to plaintiff.

The declaration is in the usual form. It alleges, in substance, the making of the note, defendant’s endorsement of the note, its delivery, failure of the maker to pay the note and notice of non-payment to plaintiff.

The defendant filed pleas to the declaration, which, omitting formal parts, are as follows:

“Comes now the defendant, J. R. Davis, by his attorney, *595J. "W. Brady, and for plea and answer to the…