Farmers Mech.' Bank of Kent v. . Butchers Drovers' Bk.

I find no difficulty in saying that the plaintiffs were thebona fide holders for value of the checks in question. The jury have found that fact upon sufficient evidence, and a correct statement of the law by the judge. The obligation incurred by bankers who certify the checks of their dealers in the manner in which the checks in question were certified is, that they will retain the amount for which the check is drawn, and which, by the certificate, they admit they have in hand to the drawer's credit, to meet the check when presented, and that they will pay it to the holder on demand. It would…