Stark's Administrator v. Price

Judge Ewing

delivered the opinion of the Court.

William Price brought an action of covenant against Robinson, the administrator of Starks, on the following instrument:—

" February 6, 1819—then received of Mr. William Price John Postleth wait’s note for $490, and John T. Mason’s note for $490, which I hold myself bound for, to Mr. William Price.”

The defendant pleaded covenants performed: upon which issue was joined.

On the trial of the case, the Court, at the instance of the counsel for the plaintiff, instructed the jury that they were bound to give interest to the plaintiff, on the covenant: to…