Stoughton Trust Co. v. Pike

This was an action brought by the payee against the maker of a promissory note which was payable on demand. At the trial there was no dispute as to the amount of unpaid principal and interest or as to the signature. The plaintiff introduced the note without objection and rested. After excluding, subject to the exception of the defendant, certain evidence recited in an offer of proof, the judge directed a verdict for the plaintiff for the amount of the unpaid principal and interest.

The plaintiff made out a prima facie case sufficient to support the action. Beacon Trust Co. v. Barry, 260 Mass.…