Dean v. Speakman

— Debt on a promissory note by Speakman, the payee, against Cochran, Folbre, Dean, F. Baldwin, and H. Baldwin, the makers. The process was returned “not found” as to the Baldwins, and the return suggested on the record. Dean pleaded the general issue : Cochran and Folbre pleaded, separately, bankruptcy; replications to their pleas, that each of them, after his discharge and certificate, affirmed and ratified the note, and promised to pay it; rejoinder in denial, and issue. The jury found against Dean, and in favour of Cochran and Folbre; judgments accordingly.

On the trial, the plaintiff…