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MILLER v. STEWART

22 U.S. 680 (1824)

9 Wheat. 680

MILLER v. STEWART and others.

Supreme Court of United States.

March 10, 1824.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Wood, for the plaintiff.

Mr. Coxe, contra.

Mr. Justice STORY delivered the opinion of the Court, and, after stating the case, proceeded as follows:

Nothing can be clearer, both upon principle and authority, than the doctrine, that the liability of a surety is not to be extended, by implication, beyond the terms of his contract. To the extent, and in the manner, and under the circumstances, pointed out in his obligation, he...

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