New York & Alabama Contracting Co. v. Selma Savings Bank

This action was brought by the appellee, a corporation chartered under the laws of this State, against the appellant, a partnership composed of several persons; and was founded on a foreign bill of exchange, which was drawn and indorsed by the said defendant, at Selma, Alabama, and accepted by Roddy, Bell & Co., of New York city. The bill was presented at maturity for payment, which was refused, and it was thereupon protested for non-payment.

Notice of the dishonor of a bill may certainly be given to an agent of the party to be notified. If the notice is left at the place of business, or at…