Irwin v. Marquett

Appellant as indorsee sued appellee upon a check drawn by appellee and payable to W. S. Bedgood, and indorsed by Bedgood to appellant.

Appellee answered that before making the check Bedgood and appellee played at cards; that Bedgood won of appellee $400, for which the cheek was given; that the check was given for no other consideration whatever. Overruling a demurrer to this answer is the only question presented.

*384It is well settled by the authorities that, no matter how illegal or immoral the consideration of a note or bill, it is valid in the hands of a bona fide holder for value, unless some…