Fidelity Savings State Bank v. Grimes

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Wedell, J.:

This was an action on a promissory note by the Fidelity Savings State Bank of Topeka against Harry E. Grimes, the maker thereof. The defendant prevailed, and plaintiff appeals.

The note bore the signature of the defendant, Harry E. Grimes, *56who was engaged in the motor transport business. The payee was the Industrial Mutual Liability Insurance Company. When the note reached the appellant bank it contained the endorsements of the payee and the American Motors Investment Corporation. The defendant, among other defenses, denied delivery of the…