9 Mass. 335 | Mass. | 1812
This case is clearly distinguishable from the case of Tippets vs. Walker & Al., in Middlesex.
[Hovey vs. Magill, 2 Con. Rep. 680.—Dawes vs. Jackson, post, 490. — But see Hall vs. Smith, 1 Barn, & Cres. 407.—2 Dow. & Ryl. 584.— Iveson vs. Conington, 1 Barn & Cres. 160. —2 Dow. & Ryl. 307. — Burrell vs. Jones, 3 Barnw. & Ald. 47. — Norton vs. Herron, Ry. & Mood. 229. —Appleton vs. Binks, 5 East, 148. — Tucker vs. Bass, 5 Mass. Rep. 164. — Fowler vs. Shearer, 7 Mass. Rep. 14.— Buffum vs. Chadwick, 8 Mass. Rep. 103. — In the language of Bailey, J., mutatis mutandis, one might ask, in the above case, who is it that undertakes to pay ? Clearly, Gardner L. Chandler, who says, “ I, the subscriber, promise to pay” &c. He is the only promising party. It is true, he styles himself treasurer of the Dorchester Turnpike Corporation; but he alone promises. That is the legal and literal meaning of the words. — 2 D. & R. 587. — Hill vs. Bannister, 8 Cow. 31. — Barker vs. Mechanics' Fire Insurance Co., 3 Wend 94. — Eaton vs. Bell, 5 B. & Ald. 34. — Story's Agency, 271 to 287. — Ed.]
4 Mass. Rep. 595.