Martin v. Culver

This was an action of assumpsit, on a guaranty of the payment of this note:

“$2,920.55. Sterling, Ill., October 21, 1872.

One year after date we promise to pay to the order of Fred. H. Kent $2,920.55, with interest from date at 10 per cent, value received.

Henry Bressler,

Peter Bressler.”

It was indorsed, “I hereby guarantee the payment of the within note. John Martin.”

And as follows: “ Pay Culver & Co., or order.

Fred. H. Kent.”

When the note was read in evidence appellant interposed a general objection, but pointed out no specific ground, and the court overruled the objection and admitted the note…