Hosier v. Eliason

Madren drew a bill of exchange, addressed to Jesse Hosier, New York, requesting him to pay to *524the order of Joshua Eliason, at the office of Winslow, Lanier & Co., New York, 4,467 dollars and 14 cents, value received, and charge the same to account of drawer. Hosier accepted the bill. Eliason indorsed it to one Morton, who indorsed it to the Richmond bank.

The bill was protested for non-payment. Eliason paid and took up the bill, and sued Madren and Hosier, the drawer and acceptor.

Madren made default. Hosier defended. He alleged in his answer—

1. A general denial.

2. That the bank charged 12 per…