Pinkerton v. Kempner

The suit was brought by Eliza Kempner against T. A. Pinkerton to recover upon a promissory note dated January 5, 1920, for the principal sum of $335. The note is signed by T. A. Pinkerton, and obligates the maker to pay the same “to the order of H. Kempner.” Plaintiff’s pleading declares;

“Said Kempner delivered said note to this plaintiff, and she is now, and was at the date of the filing of the original petition herein, the legal and equitable owner and holder of said note, and entitled to recover thereon according to its tenor and terms.”

The judgment of the trial court was for plaintiff,…