Heller v. Cuddy

Pending this action, the defendant, John L. Cuddy, departed this life and his administratrix has been substituted in his place. The suit is by indorsees against the acceptor of three trade acceptances. After verdict for defendant, plaintiffs appeal from an order denying their alternative motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or a new trial.

The acceptances were given by Mr. Cuddy August 25, 1924, to and in favor of Aristocrat Manufacturing & Distributing Company of Chicago. They evidence Mr. Cuddy’s obligation to pay for certain washing machines purchased from the Aristocrat company.…