MONCURE v. DERMOTT


38 U.S. 345 (1839)

13 Pet. 345

RICHARD C.L. MONCURE, AND WALTER P. CONWAY, EXECUTORS OF MARY JAMES, PLAINTIFFS IN ERROR, vs. ANN R. DERMOTT, DEFENDANT IN ERROR.

Supreme Court of United States.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

The case was argued by Mr. Moncure and Mr. Key for the plaintiffs in error: and by Mr. Hoban and Mr. Jones for the defendant.


Mr. Justice M`KINLEY delivered the opinion of the Court: —

This cause is brought before this Court upon a writ of error, to the Circuit Court of Washington county, in the District of Columbia.

The plaintiffs brought suit against the defendant, in the Court below, upon a covenant executed by the defendant as follows: "Whereas Mary James has executed her bond or note, dated the 28th day of November, 1828, payable...

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