Uhl v. Bingaman

In this case, as in the case of Uhl v. Harvey, ante, p. 26, the action was upon a certificate of deposit, issued by a banking firm doing business under the name of “ People’s Bank.” The appellant, who, with the other defendants, was charged as a maker of the certificate, answered by a plea of non est factum, and, the jury having returned an adverse verdict, moved for a new trial, alleging, among other causes, misdirection of the jury by the court. The other defendants besides Uhl have refused to join in the appeal.

At the request of the appellee, the court gave the following instruction:

“ If…