Halstead v. Brown

This was a suit upon a promissory note, made in Ohio, and bearing 10 per cent, interest upon its face. The suit was against a- surety. Judgment below for the plaintiff. The amount involved- invited and justified the very elaborate and able briefs that have been filed, but the case is a plain one. A bill of exceptions was corrected and signed by the judge who tried the cause.

*203The appellant contended that the bill was Incorrect, and procured a mandate from the Supreme, Court to the judge below to correct it, or show cause, ■ &c. The mandate was served, but no return was made by the judge. On a…