Hangen v. Pinkston

The opinion of the court was delivered by

West, J.:

This action was brought upon a promissory note payable to the order of J. H. Taylor, signed 0. H. Pinkston, and indorsed J. H. Taylor, per C. A. T. Plaintiff alleged that he was the holder and owner in due course.

The answer, after a general denial, alleged that the plaintiff was not the owner and holder of the note, but that he was the agent and tool of C. A. Taylor and W. S. Taylor, and a bank employee in a bank where they transacted business. It admitted the execution of the note', but alleged that it was procured in the following manner:

“Tha…