Blanchard Press, Inc. v. Stanton

Mr. Justice Cothran: I concur in the opinion of Mr. Justice Watts, but, with great respect for him and his views, I desire tO' express my impressions of this case.

The plaintiff, claiming to be a holder in due course of the note in question, brought suit upon it, after the refusal of the defendant to pay it. The defendant answered the complaint, alleging that the noté was obtained by fraudulent misrepresentations and was without consideration. ■ She also set up a counterclaim for $1,000.00, which she paid in cash at the time the alleged contract was entered into.

The case was tried by Judge…