Buntin v. Katz

Samuel B. Katz filed this suit against Robert R. Bun-tin, seeking judgment in the sum of $10,000, plus interest, and a reasonable attorney’s fee.

The answer of the defendant admitted the execution by him of the note; but he alleged that he advised Katz that it was being worked out in fees; and he denied that the plaintiff was a holder in due course before the maturity of the note. He alleged that, when plaintiff demanded payment, the defendant advised that payment had already been made by him in fees and services which had been rendered to the payee. The answer also contained a counterclaim…