Corn Exchange National Bank v. Curtiss

The dispute between the parties to this appeal is based upon the following written guarantee, set forth in haec verba in the Bank’s declaration, viz:

“Chicago, Illinois, March 17, 1903.

For value received and for the purpose of enabling Curtiss, Williams Co. to obtain credit of the Corn Exchange National Bank of Chicago, we hereby guarantee the prompt payment at maturity or thereafter of any and all indebtedness, either as principal or endorser, now dué or which may hereafter become due, from said Curtiss, Williams Co., to the Corn Exchange National Bank of Chicago, to the extent of - dollars,…