1 Ohio Ch. 480 | Ohio | 1833
The evidence offered is intended to affect Snyder, whose name does not appear on that note. To make the evidence effectual against him, some proof will be necessary to show that Snyder was a member of the firm of Kensell & Co. The order of the evidence is of little consequence.
The plaintiff then read an entry in the books of the commissioner of insolvents, on the application of the defendant, Snyder, to be discharged from arrest, in which the note in contest is described [481 in the schedule of the debts due from Kensell & Co., “of which I am a partner.”
BY THE COURT. The endorsement is not the act of James, but of the clerk, and will not bind James unless he authorized it.
The precipe was then produced, from which it appeared James had ordered the endorsement; and James, on his voir dire, stated that he intended to bind himself for the costs, and held himself as bound.
BY THE COURT. The witness is incompetent.
Verdict and judgment for the plaintiffs.