First National Bank v. Ruhl

The appellant’s complaint is founded on a promissory note, negotiable by the law merchant, of which the appellant is the holder by endorsement.

The appellant’s counsel contend that the several answers of the appellee are insufficient, and thus state their position: “ The point we make on these answers is, that they do not aver notice of the defence to the appellant at the time it' purchased the note sued on, or any facts equivalent to such notice.” Counsel also say: “We understand the rule of evidence to be that when the maker of a negotiable note, in a suit upon it, shows that it was procured…