Taylor v. Jaques

Decided January 15, 1872

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · decided 1872-01-15

Contract against Silas H. Jaques and Asa D. Clark, on a promissory note made by Jaques payable to Clark’s order, and indorsed by Clark to the plaintiff. The defendants answered, separately. Trial, and verdict for the plaintiffs, in the superior court, before Brigham, C. J., who allowed exceptions, which were sustained, as reported 106 Mass. 291.

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Decided 1872-01-15

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By tile Court.

¶1One of the defendants was sued as promisor, and the other as indorser, of a note ; and though by statute they may be sued jointly; yet they must defend separately. The court properly held that each was entitled to tax his costs.

¶2Taxation of costs by the superior court affirmed.