McDonald v. Staples

The plaintiff, as receiver of Evelyn Carlyle, Inc., a corporation, brought this action to recover from the defendant on a promissory note, reading as follows:

“Grand Bapids, Mich., November 4, 1931.

“On demand I promise to pay to the order of Evelyn Carlyle, Inc., One Thousand-Dollars, with interest at 6 per cent, after demand. Value received. Payable at Grand Bapids Savings Bank.

“Loren J. Staples.”

In his answer defendant denied the right of plaintiff to recover on the note for a number of reasons stated therein. On October 2, 1933, plaintiff filed a motion for summary judgment. The undisputed…