Cassidy v. Reuter

Nuessle, Ch. J.

This action is brought to recover on a written instrument in words and figures, as follows:

The notation on the margin Given as collateral for notes and settlement of Mathias Neuter with H. D. Cassidy/’ is in the handwriting of the defendant.

The complaint is in the usual form for recovery on a negotiable instrument. The defendant, answering, first interposes a general denial and then pleads that the instrument was a guaranty agreement to cover a debt of Mathias Neuter to the plaintiff, executed at the request of the plaintiff as additional security with the understanding that it…