Warren v. . McLawhorn
Supreme Court of North Carolina
1Opinion of the CourtStacy, C. J.
The demurrers were properly overruled on authority of Buggy Co. v. Dukes, 140 N. C., 393, 52 S. E., 931, and Supply Co. v. Davis, 202 N. C., 56, 161 S. E., 734.
Plaintiff had his election to sue on the note, taken as security for the open accounts, or to return the collateral, when not paid at maturity, and sue on the original causes of action. Indeed, the exact liability of ~W. B. McLawhorn to plaintiff was not known at the time of the execution of the note, and plaintiff would not be able to recover from him more than the value of the merchandise sold and delivered, whether suit were brought…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Buggy Co. v. Dukes.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1906
- Farm Supply Co. v. DavisSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1932
3Cited by1 opinion
- Humble Oil & Refining Company v. CopleySupreme Court of Virginia · 1972