Arnold White, C.J.

1. The main question we have to determine is whether the party who signed the promissory note in question as maker is personally liable thereon. The following is a translation of the note:

12th August 1907 corresponding to 28th Audi Plevanga--"Promissory note executed to you both (1) Gopalaiyar and "(2) Nagasamier, sons of Soothi Seshaiyar, residing in No. 1 Police "Station lane, Madura town, by E. P. Koneti Nayudu Garu, son of "Nanjundappa Nayudu Garu, agent holding power of Attorney from "the Zemindar Dorai Rajah Avergal and residing in Vellikurichi "Village, Mana Madura Taluk, Madura District.

Amount due to you including principal and interest up to date "upon settlement of account of dealings which was standing against " the name of Ranichekkani ammal on cloths &c, having been purchased ere this for the Vellikurichi palace, is Rs. 694-5-0. On " demand, I promise to pay this sum of Rupees six hundred and " ninety four and annas six with interest at Re. per cent, per " mensem from this date either to you or order and shall take this " back with the endorsement of payment thereon.

(Signed) R.P. KONETTI NAYUDU

(in Telugu.)

2. The contention for the Appellant wa