Rich v. Starbuck

The question presented in' the record is, whether the instrument which is the foundation of the action was so far executed as to permit the appellee to maintain an action thereon in his own name as bearer and bona fide holder.

The instrument sued upon is as follows:

“ $655.00. Union City, Indiana, Feb. 5th, 1870.,

“ Ninety days after date we jointly and severally promise to pay to the order of--, at the First National Bank of Union City, six hundred and fifty-five dollars, without any relief whatever from valuation or appraisement laws, and if not paid when due, the drawers and indorsers waive…