Marx v. Schwartz

The complaint in this action states, in substance, that on April 15, 1884, plaintiffs sold and delivered to Thomas Watson goods, wares and merchandise of the value of $2,368.35 ; that afterwards, on April 30, 1884, defendant, for a valuable consideration, made and executed to the plaintiffs a certain contract in writing, in words and figures as follows, viz.:

“ In consideration of one dollar, and other valuable considerations, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, I do hereby guarantee the payment to Marx & Jorgenson, of Portland, Oregon, of the sum of six hundred and twenty-four and 65-100…