Craig v. Miller

This was an action of assumpsit, brought by appellee, against appellant, on a promissory note for $800, dated May 4, 1870, due one day after date, with ten per cent interest from date, payable to P. M. Spencer, signed by one William E. Craig and appellant, and by Spencer assigned to appellee. William E. Craig and appellant were half-brothers, and the latter signed said note as surety. The suit was brought to the May term, 1880, of the Jo Daviess circuit court, against appellant alone, William E. Craig being a non-resident. The declaration contains one special count, declaring on said note,…