Legal Opinion

First National Bank of Browerville v. Stadden

Supreme Court of Minnesota

Decided February 21, 1908No. 15,451-(213)PublishedCited by 7 opinions

Action in the district court for Mille Lacs county to recover $95.50 upon a bill of exchange. W. H. Ferrell was the only defendant who» answered. At the trial he objected to the introduction of evidence on the ground that it failed to state a cause of action against him, and the objection was sustained and the action dismissed. From an: order, Taylor, J., denying its motion for a new trial, plaintiff appealed.

1Opinion of the CourtBrown, J.

Action upon a bill of exchange, in which, on trial, an objection to the introduction of any evidence under the complaint on the ground that it failed to state a cause of action against defendant Ferrell was sustained, and the action dismissed. Plaintiff appealed from an order denying a new trial.

The only question presented is whether the complaint states a cause of action against defendant Ferrell. It alleges, in substance and effect, among other things, that plaintiff is a banking corporation doing business at Browerville, this state; that defendants were at all times stated therein…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Smith v. CollinsMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1874
  2. Stevens v. McLachlanMichigan Supreme Court · 1899
  3. Lee v. First National Bank of Fort ScottSupreme Court of Kansas · 1890
  4. Vetsch v. NeissSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1896

3Cited by7 opinions

  1. Appletree Square I Ltd. Partnership v. Investmark, Inc.Court of Appeals of Minnesota · 1993
  2. Ringier America, Inc. v. Land O'lakes, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1997
  3. First National Bank v. WebsterSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1915
  4. Miller Publishing Co. v. OrthSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1916
  5. Continental Supply Co. v. AdamsCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1925

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