Supreme Court of Connecticut June 15, 1834 (Lewis v. Dwight)

Williams, J.

The question in this case depends upon the extent of the obligation assumed by the defendants, and the true construction of the bond on which the suit is brought.

The defendants claim, that they only undertook, that Nash would pay the plaintiff 1500 dollars, if he owed so much ; and that any sums paid by Nash since the date of the bond, are to be deducted from the 1500 dollars.