John a. Tolman Co. v. McClure

Action by the appellant against the appellees on a contract of guaranty. Answer in general denial. Trial by -jury. Verdict and judgment for the appellees, the defendants below. The only error assigned is the overruling of appellant’s motion for a new trial.

It is averred in the amended complaint, that the appellant corporation, on the 16th day of October, 1890, entered into a certain agreement, in writing, with one Samuel L. McClure, in substance and to the effect following, viz.: “Chicago, October 16, ’90. This memorandum certifies: engaged Samuel McClure as. salesman to solicit orders for…