Jones v. Brown

This is an action upon a promissory note made by defendant to the order of the De Forest & Hotchkiss Company, and by them indorsed to plaintiff. The defendant admits the making of the note, but denies that it was made for value received or for any legal or valuable consideration. He denies that it was presented for payment at maturity and payment demanded and refused. He denies the indorsement and transfer to the plaintiff and his present ownership, but makes no allegation as to ownership or possession of the note by anyone else. And he finally alleges that the note was made by defendant and…