Shaver v. Ocean Mining Co.

Field, C. J. and Norton, J. concurring.

This is an action on a promissory note in the following form: “ Three months after date the Ocean Mining Company promise to pay W. G. Bright or order one thousand dollars, for value received, with interest at the rate of two per cent, per month.” The note is signed, “ James Harter, Trustee, S. N. Stranahan,” both of whom are made defendants, and charged as makers jointly with the company, which is a corporation. No answer being filed, judgment was entered against all of the defendants; and from this judgment Harter and Stranahan appeal.

The complaint…