E. S. Karoly Electrical Construction Co. v. Globe Savings Bank
Appellate Court of Illinois
Assumpsit, on checks. Appeal from the Superior Court of Cook County; the Hon. Philip Stein, Judge, presiding.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Waterman
It appears that these checks were made payable to a man who called himself, and was believed by the maker of the checks to be, Gr. Budelius. This man, who was dealt with as, and who called himself, Gr. Budelius, has never since been seen.
There is nothing to show that this man did not indorse the checks; no evidence that the name G. Budelius was written by any other person. In brief, no showing that his name was forged.
The fact that a man named G. Budelius has been found who testifies that the signatures on the backs of the checks are not his, does not establish that the signatures are not…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Pacific Express Co. v. ShearerIllinois Supreme Court · 1896
- Hoge v. First National BankAppellate Court of Illinois · 1886
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- Santa Maria v. Industrial City Bank & Banking Co.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1950
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