Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 1886

Neel v. Commonwealth ex rel. Neel

Neel v. Commonwealth ex rel. Neel
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · Decided November 15, 1886
4 Sadler 95; 7 A. 74

Neel v. Commonwealth ex rel. Neel

Opinion of the Court

Per Curiam:

The decree of the orphans’ court definitely fixed the liability of William Oliver and his sureties, to the plaintiffs in this case, in the sum of $2,913.79. From this they could only be relieved by payment, or some binding agreement Avith the subsequent guardian which would be equivalent to payment. Admittedly payment was never made; and we agree Avith the court below, that no such arrangement was made with George Oliver, the son and administrator of William Oliver, as would relieve *98either the estate or surety of the latter. He agreed to let George keep and use the money until the youngest ward came of age, on paying 8 per cent interest. But this contract was without consideration ; lawful interest followed as of course, and the extra 2 per cent which was usurious would apply when paid on the principal debt. There was, therefore, no time when the surety could not have compelled a collection of the claim; hence, if he was injured by the delay, it arose from his own neglect.

The judgment is affirmed.

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