Tannatt v. Rocky Mountain National Bank

This was an action brought by the Rocky Mountain National Bank against Thomas R. Tannatt, on a bill-of exchange, of which the following is a copy:

“Black Hawk, Col., March 11, 1869.

“At five days’ sight pay to the order of Rocky Mountain National Bank, fifteen hundred dollars, value received, and charge the same to account of

“Thomas R.Tannatt,

“Agent for S. Taylor.

“ To S. Taylor, Providence, R. IP

Plaintiff recovered judgment in the court below, and the defendant brings the cause here on appeal.

On the trial, the defendant offered to prove that the bill of exchange was drawn by him in a…