American Multigraph Sales Co. v. Grant
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Rice county to recover $5,080.87 upon a promissory note. The case was tried before Childress, J., who made findings and ordered judgment dismissing the actiop. From an order denying its motion for a new trial, plaintiff appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtHallam, J.
1. This is an action to recover on a promissory note, dated November 11,1913, and payable one year after date. The note was signed by H. H. Batcheller and was given for his debt. The court found that defendant, on or about the date of the note, placed his name in blank on the back of the note, and that his name was so signed by him without any consideration. Judgment was ordered for defendant, and plaintiff appeals from an order denying its motion for a new trial.
The defense of want of consideration for a promise made by one party to pay the just debt of another, is not looked upon with much…
2Cases cited6 opinions
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- Peterson v. RussellSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1895
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