Pfirshing v. Heitner
Appellate Court of Illinois
Assumpsit, by second indorsee against a guarantor. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Cook County; the Hon. Abner Smith, Judge, presiding. Heard in the Branch Appellate Court at the October term, 1899.
1Opinion of the Court
Mr. Presiding Justice Shepard
delivered the opinion of the court.
Appellee, as second indorsee, brought suit against appellants and others, as guarantors of a promissory note which, with the indorsements thereon, was as follows:
$500.
“ Chicago, November 20, 1890.
On or before nine months after date, for value received, The Western Gas Improving Co. promises to pay to the order of Peter Keller the sum of five hundred dollars, at No. 116 LaSalle street, with interest at the rate of six per cent per annum after date.
The Western Gas Improving Co.,
By Joseph Pfirshing,
President.
Jacob Portz, Sec.
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2Cases cited3 opinions
- Claflin v. DunneIllinois Supreme Court · 1889
- McNail v. ZieglerIllinois Supreme Court · 1873
- Duncanson v. KirbyAppellate Court of Illinois · 1900