Woodbridge v. Scott
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Woodbridge v. Scott, 5 S.C.L. 193 (S.C. 1815)
Brevard, Gkihke, Nott, Same, Smith
Woodbridge v. Scott
Opinion of the Court
The plaintiff had no cause of action. It was agreed that the note should not be used but by way of indemnity. To authorize its being used, there should have been a manifest danger of sustaining damage by reason of his engagement as surety.
of the same opinion. The action was brought too hastily.
The plaintiff could not bring suit on this note, con. sistently, with the agreement between him and the defendant, until
Motion granted.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- John Woodbridge v. Joseph Scott
- Status
- Published