Leavitt v. Wintman
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Contract upon ten promissory notes described in the opinion. Writ in the Municipal Court of the City of Boston dated September 11, 1918. Upon removal to the Superior Court, the action was tried before Keating, J. The material evidence and a request of the defendant for a ruling are described in the opinion. There was a verdict for the plaintiff -in the sum of $513.75; and the defendant alleged exceptions. The case was submitted on briefs.
1Opinion of the CourtRugg, C. J.
This is an action of contract on ten promissory notes each for $50 made by the defendant to the order of himself and indorsed in blank by himself and by Arthur Koerner and Elizabeth Koerner who are husband and wife. The plaintiff became holder for value after maturity. The plaintiff lent $500 to Arthur Koerner at the request of Elizabeth Koerner, at the same time asking for security. Later Elizabeth Koerner handed to the plaintiff the notes in question.
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