Merchants' National Bank v. Cressey
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Cedar Rapids Superior Court. — Hon. C. B. Bobbins, Judge. Appeal by Frank S. Skinner from a judgment holding him liable on a contract of guaranty; and appeal by the Merchants ’ National Bank of Cedar Bapids, from a judgment finding C. A. Bosemond not liable, as guarantor.
1Opinion of the CourtWithrow, J.
I. This action was brought against appellant, Frank Skinner, and six others upon a written contract of guaranty to recover a balance of indebtedness merged in judgment in favor of the Merchants’ National Bank of Cedar Bapids against the Cedar Bapids Cereal Company. Four of the defendants made default, and judgment was entered against them. Defendants Skinner, this appellant, and Bosemond each made defense. Upon the trial a verdict was directed by the court against Skinner, from which he appeals, and in favor of Bosemond, from which the bank appeals.
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