Craig Bros. v. Ellsaesser & Henry

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Harvey, J.:

This is an action upon a promissory note by the payee against the makers. The defendants filed separate answers and made separate defenses. Trial was to the court and judgment for plaintiffs. The defendants filed separate appeals.

The note sued upon was dated May 22, 1913, due in six months, for $692, payable to the order of Craig Brothers and signed ‘'Ellsaesser & Henry, by D. A. Henry.” Indorsed on the back, “Paid by Ellsaesser by Insurance Oct. 20, 1915, $292.17.” Each of the defendants pleaded the statute of limitations. Ellsaesser…