Mulkey v. Long

Citations

• 5 Idaho 213
• 47 P. 949
• 1897 Ida. LEXIS 10

Syllabus

<p>Evidence — Promissory Note, When to be Received. — Under section 6030 of the Revised Statutes of Idaho, a party offering in evidence a promissory note showing upon its face that it has been altered, is required, before the same can be received, to show that such alteration was made before it came to his hands.</p> <p>Same — Promissory Note Void as to Surety, When. — A promissory note altered in a material particular is rendered void as to one who signs it as a surety merely, where such alteration was made without the knowledge or consent of such surety, and a mere verbal promise without • consideration will not maintain an action against such surety for the amount! of such note.</p> <p>(Syllabus by thé court.) •</p>