Legal Opinion
Citizens National Bank v. Hermsdore
Supreme Court of New Hampshire
Decided January 2, 1951No. 3917PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJohnston, C. J.
The interpretation of the letter of April 10, 1945, written by the defendants is a question of law and the construction placed thereon by the Trial Court is reviewable in this court. Smart v. Hernandez, 95 N. H. 492, 496, and cases cited.
The language of this written instrument is clear. “We [the defendants] agree to make payment upon delivery of these boxes.” Payment was promised “direct to your bank.” The letter was addressed to the cashier of the plaintiff bank and promptly delivered to the bank. If there was consideration for the promise by the defendants contained in this letter, then the…
2Cases cited9 opinions
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- State Nat. Bank of Springfield v. DodgeSupreme Court of the United States · 1888
- Brown v. Cow Creek Sheep Co.Wyoming Supreme Court · 1912
- City of Garrett v. WinterichIndiana Court of Appeals · 1909
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