First National Bank of Oakland v. Wolff
California Supreme Court
Appeal from an order of the Superior Court of Alameda County denying a new trial. The principal facts are stated in the opinion of the court. The questions asked of the witness Bennett related to the ownership, acquisition, and disposal of the'grain referred to in the note as securing the same.
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Appeal from an order of the Superior Court of Alameda County denying a new trial. The principal facts are stated in the opinion of the court. The questions asked of the witness Bennett related to the ownership, acquisition, and disposal of the'grain referred to in the note as securing the same. The defendant sought to impeach the witness Bennett; and the testimony of D. Stuart, called in rebuttal, was; that he had known the witness Bennett about twenty-seven years, and knew his reputation for truth, honesty, and integrity, and that it was- good, and he would believe him on oath; but his…
1Opinion of the CourtThornton, J.
Action by plaintiff against defendant on a promissory note. Verdict and judgment passed for defendant. The appeal is prosecuted by plaintiff from an order denying its motion for a new trial.
The execution of the note was denied by the defendant, and the main issue was, whether or not the note sued on was or was not a forgery.
The note as offered in evidence was in these words:—
“$2,000. Oakland, Cal., Oct. 27, 1882.
“ One day after date, without grace, for value received, I promise to pay to the First National Bank in this city, to First National Bank of Oak’d, or order, two thousand dollars,…
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