W. T. Rawleigh Co. v. Hoffman

Action to recover an indebtedness of defendant Hoffman, guaranteed by defendants Johnson, Bye and Bostrom, who will be referred to for convenience as defendants, there having been no appearance by Hoffman. A verdict was directed against defendants and after the denial of their alternative motion for judgment notwithstanding or a new trial, they appeal from the judgment.

Plaintiff is an Illinois corporation engaged in the manufacture and sale of patent medicines. Plaintiff’s claim against Hoffman arose under a “renewal contract” with him, designating him as the buyer and plaintiff as the seller…