Blatchford v. Harris

First. It is claimed that the proof tended to show a failure of consideration for Blatchford’s indorsement, and that the court therefore erred in withdrawing the proof from the jury and directing them to find a verdict for the plaintiff. It appears that Blatchford at first objected to indorsing the note and did so finally upon Harris’ representations as to his ability successfully to operate the company’s mill and business and his agreement to do so and become its manager at a salary agreed upon between him and the company. There was evidence tending to show that Harris did not keep this…