Supreme Court of Louisiana April 15, 1859 (Ball v. Greaud)

Merrick, C. J.

This suit is brought against the defendant as an endorser and surety upon a promissory note.

The note was made payable to the order of defendant and endorsed by him.

Before its maturity, he signed the following agreement upon the back of the note.

“ I hereby waive protest on the within note, and hold myself bound for the payment of the same, as if legally protested.

(Signed) F.