Moss v. Maddux

Complainant in his bill charges that one Lem Maddux, as principal, and defendants as sureties, executed and delivered to him a note for $185.00, and he seeks to recover the *406same and interest. Lem Maddux, the principal, was not. sued, being a non-resident and insolvent. The note was exhibited with the bill and comes to this Court in its original shape.

The defendants, W. IT. Maddux and K. E. Maxwell, filed a general plea of non est factum.

Upon trial in the Court below, the Chancellor gave judgment for the $185.00, and interest upon it, and defendants appealed. The Court of Chancery Appeals…