Tate v. Barcroft

This was an action of covenant brought by Tate, the appellant, against Barcroft. The declaration states, that on the-- day of-«, &c., the said Elias made his covenant, (without saying to whom he made it,) and that he thereby covenanted, (without saying with whom,) that he would become responsible, (without saying to whom,) for the one-half of a certain note for $408, given by Tate, and one Turby, to W. V. Rector &. Co.j and also, that he, Barcroft, would forever free the said Tate from any costs that might accrue on said note. The breach is, that Barcroft did not become responsible and free…