Thomas v. White

J. M. White signed as surety a promissory note executed to the Hamilton National Bank of Chattanooga, Tenn., by W. L. Thomas, R. A. Hales, and Wayne Colvin, as xirincipals. The note was dated November 10, 1924, and due in 90 days after date. On January 7, 1925, W. D. Thomas filed his petition to be adjudged a bankrupt, and ón April 14, 1925, decree of discharge was duly entered. On May 7,1925, White paid the note to the Hamilton National Bank, and on December 7, 1926, instituted this suit to recover thereon against Thomas upon the theory of subrogation to the rights and title of said bank.

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