Groves v. Ruby

Suit by Ruby and Taryan, on a promissory note executed by the appellant, payable to Kramer and Ruby, upon which was this assignment: “For value received, I assign my half of the within note to John Taryan, April 1, 1860. [Signed,] Thomas Kramer.” Demurrer to the complaint for the following causes: 1. The complaint does not state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action in favor of plaintiffs. 2. The said Taryan is improperly joined as a co-plaintiff. The demurrer was overruled, and that presents the first question for consideration. It is urged that a part of a written contract cannot…