Legal Opinion
Miller v. Stewart
Supreme Court of the United States
Decided February 28, 1824PublishedCited by 233 opinions
1Opinion of the Court 1
22 U.S. 680 (1824)
9 Wheat. 680
MILLER
v.
STEWART and others.
Supreme Court of United States.
March 10, 1824.
Mr. Wood, for the plaintiff.
Mr. Coxe, contra.
2Opinion of the Court · StoryJustice Story
Nothing can be clearer, both upon principle and authority, than the doctrine, that the liability of a surety is not to be extended, by implication, beyond the terms of his contract. To the extent, and in the manner, and under the circumstances, pointed out in his obligation, he is bound, and no farther. It is not sufficient that he may sustain no injury by a change in the contract, or that it may even be for his benefit. He has a right to stand…
3Cases cited2 opinions
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