Wright v. Clark

This case is brought before us by writ of error.to the Circuit Court of Panola county.

The suit was brought by Clark and Robinson against the plaintiff in error to recover the value of three mules, sold by the former to the latter.

It appears that Wright held certain notes, made payable to his order by one Waters, which he indorsed and delivered to Shores, the agent of Clark and Robinson, in payment of the mules. Shores suspected the promptness or ability of Waters, and insisted upon the indorsement of Wright, with the expressed purpose of holding him liable if Waters should fail to pay. The…