Humphreys v. Crane

Citations

• 5 Cal. 173

Syllabus

<p>An alteration in a note which does not vary the meaning of the nature or subject matter of the contract, is immaterial.</p> <p>Where an answer contains an allegation of alteration in an instrument it must state that such alteration was made with the knowledge or consent, or by the authority of the plaintiff.</p> <p>Where in the body of a note, one party signs as principal, and one as surety, both are liable.</p> <p>A mere neglect to sue the principal will not exonerate a surety,</p> <p>In cases of joint and several contracts an administrator cannot be joined with the survivor.</p>