Butterfield v. Trittipo

This was a suit by the appellant, against the appellees, as the joint makers of a promissory note, of which the following is a copy:

“$479.65. September 12th, 1868. Four months after date, we promise to pay to Velorious Butterfield or order, four hundred and seventy-nine 65-100 dollars, with interest at ten per cent, per annum ; value received, without any relief whatever from valuation or appraisement laws.

(Signed,) “ Samuel Trittipo.

“ Jacob M.Casteller.”

On this note there were the following endorsements:

“ Interest paid for one year.

“ Oct. 22d, 1870. Received on the within, $100.00.

“ May…