Best Brewing Co. v. Vinterum

Mr. Presiding Justice Shepard

delivered the opinion of the Court.

In an action begun before a justice of the peace, and appealed to the Superior Court, the appellee recovered a judgment for $106 against the appellant, upon a trial in the latter court without a jury.

The basis of the action was a written guaranty as follows :

“The Best Brewing Co., of Chicago,

S. W. Cor. Fletcher and Herndon Streets, Bottling Department.

Chicago, Jan. 25, 1895.

H. S. Show Case Co.

Gents : We will guarantee the indebtedness of Hr. Wolins to the amount of one hundred and eighty-six ($186) dollars. Respy.,

Best Brewing…