Roger Williams National Bank v. Groton Manufacturing Co.

This is an action of assumpsit on eight promissory notes, all of which are of the tenor following, except that they bear different dates :

“13,000.

Providence, E. I., September 10, 1883.

“ Four months after date we promise to pay to the order of Amos D. Smith & Co., Three Thousand and Dollars at Eoger Williams National Bank. Value received.

“Groton Manufacturing Co.,

C. M. and W. S. Smith, Agents.

“ No. Due January 10, 1883.

“ Indorsed, Amos D. Smith & Co.

“Francis M. Smith, ) “ Charles Morris Smith, )

Trustees Estate of Amos D. Smith.”

The action is brought under the statute against both the maker and…