Dawson v. . Pettway

"On 30 May, 1825, a single bill, executed by Tunstall and the plaintiff Dawson, under their hands and seals, was made in order to be discounted at the State Bank, for the use of Tunstall, for the sum of $4,500, payable in eighty-eight days after date, negotiable at the State Bank and payable to the defendant Pettway, and by him endorsed in blank. On the 7th of June the said bill or note was discounted at the bank, for the accommodation of Tunstall, and the proceeds passed to his credit. After the note fell due it was renewed in full by paying the accrued interest and giving a note in the…