Wiedemann v. Crawford

Opinion op the Court by

William Rogers Clay, Commissioner

Reversing.

On January 17, 1910, the German National Bank of Newport, Ky., brought suit in the Campbell. Circuit Court against Charles Wiedemann and Leonard J. Crawford upon a promissory note for $15,000, dated July 15, 1909, and payable four months from date. The note was signed by the Altamont Hotel Company, and Charles Wiedemann, and its payment was guaranteed' by Charles Wiedemann and L. J. Crawford.

Upon the filing of the suit, Wiedemann and Crawford each filed an answer and cross-petition against the other. Crawford alleged that there…