Rittenhouse v. Kemp

Suit by the appellant against the appellees on the following writing obligatory:

“Twelve months after date we, or either of us, promise to pay Alexander Rittenhouse, or order, the sum of two thousand and two hundred dollars, for value received, without any relief from valuation or appraisement laws whatever.

“David Kemp, [seal.]

“December 11th, 1865. Jacob Fox. [seal.]”

Fox answered, separately, first, that he was only security on the obligation for Kemp, which fact was known to Rit.tenhouse, and that Rittenhouse, by agreement with Kemp, *259in consideration of the payment, in advance, of interest at…