White v. Whitney

Suit on a promissory note, made by John Hugh and the appellant to the appellee. Process was not served upon Hugh, nor did he appear in the case. White answered:

1. By general denial.

2. That the note was given for the loan of money to said Hugh, and for no other purpose; that Hugh received the entire consideration therefor; that appellant was surety for Hugh, which was known to the appellee; that Hugh agreed with the appellee to pay him four dollars, if he would extend the time of payment of the note one month after its maturity ; that appellee accepted the four dollars, and agreed to, and did,…