Henry v. State Bank

The State Bank of Indiana, for the use of the branch at Lawrenceburgh, brought a joint action of assumpsit against William V. Cheek and five others, (among whom was Aaron B. Henry, the defendant,) the maker and indorsers of a promissory note. The defendants appeared and pleaded the general issue. A jury was impanneled and the evidence heard. Thereupon the. plaintiff asked leave to amend by striking from the writ and declaration the names of all the defendants except Henry. Leave was granted; the amendment made; and, on motion, the jury was discharged and the cause continued to the next term…