Guidrey v. Vives

Porter, J,

delivered the opinion of the court. This action is brought against the defendant as surety to José Seguro, who executed his promissory note in favor of the petitioner. The answer contains a general denial of the plaintiff’s allegations. There was judgment against the defendant in the court of the first instance, and he appealed.

*660East'n. District. June 1825. Morel for the plaintiff, Morse for the defendant.

The only question in the cause is whether the defendant is to be considered as endorser of negotiable paper, or as having put his name on the note out of the usual course of trade…