Legal Opinion

Powell v. Chicago Carpet Company

Appellate Court of Illinois

Decided April 26, 1887PublishedCited by 3 opinions

Appeal from the Superior Court of Cook County; the Hon. Elliott Anthony, Judge, presiding.

1Opinion of the CourtMoran, J.

This action is apon a guaranty in writing in the following terms: “Chicago Carpet Company: Let Anstin Bryant have what furniture and carpets he wants on thirty, sixty and ninety days, and I will see that the "bill will be paid when due.” Signed by appellant.

When the guaranty was given, Bryant was in the employ of appellant and told appellant that he was going to housekeeping and wanted to get some furniture and carpets from appellee, and that he could get them if appellant would back him. At the time he gave the guaranty appellant was informed that the amount would be $200 or $300 and a day…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. M. Noyes & Co. v. NicholsSupreme Court of Vermont · 1855
  2. Oaks v. WellerSupreme Court of Vermont · 1844
  3. Woodstock Bank v. DownerSupreme Court of Vermont · 1855
  4. Case & Co. v. HowardSupreme Court of Iowa · 1875
  5. Newman v. Streator Coal Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1886

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. American Surety Co. v. WhiteheadTexas Commission of Appeals · 1932
  2. Ruffner v. LoveAppellate Court of Illinois · 1889
  3. Webster v. SmithIndiana Court of Appeals · 1892

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