Powell v. Chicago Carpet Company
Appellate Court of Illinois
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…
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