delivered the opinion of the Court 'to the following effect.

The Court is of, opinion that Welch, the co-obligor, Was interested, and Whs therefore ap incompetent wit-. *208 ness. It was a consideration of some importance that he had given Moss <i deed of trust of his effects to indemnify him against this suit; but the principal circumstance was, that Welch’s liability would be increased, to • the, extent of the costs of this suit, if the judgment'should be against Moss. *

Judgment reversed„