Hillmer v. Chicago Bank of Commerce

Plaintiffs on behalf of themselves and other creditors of the Chicago Bank of Commerce, brought suit against former and final stockholders of the bank to enforce the superadded, constitutional liability of the stockholders. The cause was referred to a master in chancery who took the evidence, made up his report and recommended a decree adjudging defendants liable for certain specific amounts. The decree substantially followed the recommendation of the master, and certain of the stockholders prosecute this appeal.

The record discloses that the Chicago Bank of Commerce was organized April…