YOUNG v. BRYAN


19 U.S. 146 (1821)

6 Wheat. 146

YOUNG v. BRYAN et al.

Supreme Court of United States.

February 22, 1821.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Eaton, for the plaintiff in error.

Mr. Sergeant, contra.


Mr. Chief Justice MARSHALL delivered the opinion of the Court, that a suit may be brought in the Circuit Court by the endorsee against the endorser, whether a suit could be there brought against the drawer or not. In such a case, the endorser does not claim through an assignment. It is a new contract entered into by the endorser and endorsee, upon which the suit is brought, and if the endorsee...

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