Leahmer v. McCullough

The opinion of the court was delivered by

West, J.:

The plaintiff purchased a promissory note made to and indorsed by A. E. Hostetler, who, upon suit being brought, alleged that he was not liable, having indorsed without recourse. When the note was purchased the first three lines on the back thereof were:

“A. E. Hostetler.

“Without recourse

“M. E. Long.”

The court permitted the payee to testify that he had written the words “Without Recourse” under his name. The plaintiff appeals and contends that this was error for the reason that the usual mode of indorsement without recourse is for the words to…