Bogert v. . Vermilya

The plaintiff declared in assumpsit against the defendant (whom in the commencement of the declaration he styles "the survivor of William Bruce") upon the money counts; the indebtedness and promises being stated as of "the defendant," without any addition of special character. To the declaration was annexed a copy of a joint and several promissory note, dated January 21, 1837, at three months, for $200 with interest, and made by Wm. Bruce and the defendant. The defendant pleaded the general issue and that the action did not accrue to the plaintiff at any time within six years next before the…