Dupre v. Richard

This is an action against the defendant as the endorser ot a promissory note for f 1000, with interest, drawn by Desessarts, Martel & Co., and payable at the domicil of P. J. L. Fontenot, now deceased, twelve months after date. It is alleged that, at the maturity of the note, it was regularly presented for payment at the place mentioned on its face, and protested for non-payment, and due notice given to the endorser. The answer is a general denial of all the allegations in th e petition.

The evidence shows, that the note fell due on the 17-20 October, 1841. On the last named day the notary, in…