State Ex Rel. Whyte v. Gray

In an action on a promissory note, for the principal amount of $10,300.00 signed by one H. A. Hubbard, as maker, it appeared by the pleadings that one R. Whyte, who was sued as endorser on such note, had by the terms of his endorsement, expressly limited his liability on the note to $2,000.00. The action was brought against Hubbard and Whyte in the Circuit Court of Duval County and in such suit the maker and endorser were joined as defendants, as is specially authorized by a statute. See Section 6819 C. G. L., 2473 R. G. S.

Under the terms of Chapter 8521, Acts of 1921, Laws of Florida, there…