Triffin v. Dillabough

WIEAND, Judge:

The issue in this appeal is whether blank money orders, which were stolen prior to being sold and subsequently com pleted without authorization, are negotiable instruments, and, if so, whether a holder in due course has a right to payment on the instruments despite a lack of initial consideration and the absence of delivery. Robert J. Triffin, the plaintiff/appellant herein, instituted an action to obtain payment on the stolen money orders after payment had been refused by defendant, American Express Travel Related Services Co., Inc. (American Express). Following a non-jury…