Ladd v. Griswold
Illinois Supreme Court
Agreed Case from Scott. The controversy originated in the Probate Court of Scott county, in regard to the allowance of a claim against an estate. The claim being allowed by the Probate Court, and a special order being entered, directing that joint and separate debts be paid pro rata, an . appeal was taken to the Circuit Court of that county. The decision of the Probate Court was there affirmed, and a further appeal was taken to this Court.
1Opinion of the Court
The Opinion of the Court was delivered by
Treat, J.
Chester and Ransom Swallow, were merchants
and partners in business under the style of C. & R. Swallow. The partnership was dissolved by mutual consent, Chester Swallow taking all the effects of the firm, and agreeing to discharge all of its liabilities. Subsequently, Chester Swallow borrowred of D. Perrin, $1600, and made his promissory note therefor, with Ransom Swallow and Timothy Ladd as sureties. Chester Swallow died insolvent in July, 1843, leaving this note and many of the partnership debts unpaid. Ladd paid on the note, $865 in July,…
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