Shoup v. Elliott

Grice, Justice.

It is the contention of counsel for the plaintiff in error that there was only one contract, confirmation whereof was expressed in the papers indorsed by and signed by Mrs. Shoup, and that she pledged her own property and credit to secure the obligation of her husband. On the other hand it is contended that the initial written agreement between Mrs. Elliott and Mr. Shoup was abandoned, and that a separate and distinct contract was entered into between the parties, and that this latter amounted to an original undertaking on the part of Mrs. Shoup which was binding upon her.…