Legal Opinion
J. A. Fay & Co. v. Jenks & Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided October 4, 1892PublishedCited by 5 opinions
Error to Wayne. (Brevoort, J.) Assumpsit. Defendants James Jenks, George A. Jenks, -and Frederic W. Swift bring error. The facts are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtMorse, C. J.
The plaintiff sued upon the following note:
“$13,000.
Detroit, October 19, 1886.
“On or before two years after date, James Jenks & Go., incorporated, promises to pay to J. A. Fay & Co., or order, twelve thousand dollars, at its office in Cincinnati, Ohio, *131said maker having the privilege of paying any sum at any time hereon, value received, -with 6 per cent, interest per .annum.
“James Jenks & Co., Incorporated. .
“By James Jenks, Prest.”
Indorsements:
“James Jenks.
“George A. Jenks.
“F. W. Swiet.
“Pay cashier Citizens’ National Bank, Cincinnati, Ohio, •or order. For collection.
“J. A. Fat & Co.”
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2Cases cited2 opinions
- Hall v. ParkerMichigan Supreme Court · 1877
- J. A. Fay & Co. v. James Jenks & Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1889
3Cited by5 opinions
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