Drake v. Markle

Markle held, and sued Drake upon, an instrument in writing as follows:

“No. 7. Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank, Indianapolis, April 26th, 1855.

“ Jacob Markle has deposited in this bank seventy-five hundred and eighty-four dollars, payable to the order of himself, in currency, on return of this certificate. A. May, Prest.”

Indorsed on the back of it: “J. P. Drake, A. May.”

The Court permitted parol evidence of the purpose and intent of Drake, in placing his name upon said paper. The only point made here is upon said ruling of the Court.

It has been, held by this Court for a number of years, whatever…