Bank v. Wetzel
West Virginia Supreme Court
Error to Circuit Court, Jackson County. Action by the Bank of Bavenswood against Flora Wetzel, administratrix of C. C. Smith. Judgment for defendant, and plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the Court
BraNNON, Judge:
B. T. Wetzel made a promissory note for $1,250.00 payable to B. D. Williams at the Bank of Bavenswood, which was endorsed by Williams and next by C. C. Smith. The bank brought debt against Flora Wetzel, administratrix c. t. a. of Smith. The administratrix filed two pleas in confession and avoidance, in effect averring that Smith was an accommodation endorser for Williams, and that the bank, in consideration of $34.15 paid as advance interest by Wetzel, after maturity of the note, agreed to give Wetzel four months further time for payment, without the knowledge or consent of…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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