Ferguson v. Thacher

This suit originated in the Jackson circuit court, and is for the recovery of $3,000 against defendants, on a dishonored check, alleged to have been drawn by the firm of Thacher, Webster & Ellison on the Commercial National Bank, in favor of Corrilla Ferguson, who indorsed it to plaintiff, who presented it for payment to said bank, which was refused. The defendant Thacher answered, admitting the partnership, but denying that the check was drawn by the firm; charging that his co-partnets, co-defendants, are insolvent, and that this suit is the result of a conspiracy between plaintiff and his…