Hebrard v. Bollenhagen
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from the District Court of Caldwell, Curry, J. Mere possession of a bill or note, after special endorsements, is not evidence of title from the previous parties. See 2 Mart. N. S. 254. 6 Ib. N. S. 45. 2 La. 193. 15 La. 266.
1Opinion of the CourtSimon, J.
This action is brought against the maker of a promissory note, duly protested for non-payment, and made payable at the counting room of the plaintiffs, in New Orleans. The defence is, that the plaintiffs are not the owners of the note sued on, and that there has been no presentment, or demand, at the place where it was made payable.
Judgment was rendered below in favor of the- plaintiffs, and from this judgment the defendant has appealed.
*156The note sued on is made payable to the order of the plaintiffs, who appear to have endorsed it in blank. This endorsement is followed by one in full, viz: “…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Mourain v. DevallSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1838