Mattix v. Leach

Appellant sued upon a promissory note executed to the decedent whose estate she represents. Judgment was rendered in favor of appellees upon a special verdict. The questions we are called upon to decide arise upon this verdict. The material facts are as follows:

April 2, 1877, E. W. Hinton and John M. Leach, partners, executed their firm note for $700 to the decedent, James Mattix, with appellees, Sumption and Charles Leach, as sureties. August 31,1878, said John M. Leach filed in the United States District Court his petition in bankruptcy asking to be discharged from all debts embraced within…