First National Bank of Smith Center v. Hardman

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Mason, J.:

On August 21, 1907, a note for $3000, payable to W. D. Womer and I. H. Rogers, was executed by C. E. Nelson as principal and M.'W. Hardman and H. A. Selbe as sureties. On July 9, 1909, the First National Bank of Smith Center brought action against the sureties upon the note, claiming to be an indorsee for value before maturity. A jury trial resulted in a verdict and judgment for the defendants, and the plain-1 tiff appeals.

The defendants’ answer raised an issue as to the plaintiff’s being an innocent purchaser, but our decision does not turn…