Delaney v. Brownwood

Delaney, claiming to be a holder in due course, sued Brownwood on a promissory note for $800, dated December 24, 1918, given by the latter to the Yona State Bank, *84due six months after date. A motion for a directed verdict for plaintiff was denied, and the jury found for the defendant. Delaney brings error.

Delaney was president of the Vona State Bank, the J. J. Delaney Investment Company, and the Bethune Bank, hereinafter mentioned. Brownwood testified, and we must assume it to be true, that on the day the note was given he paid it by check, but did not take it up, that the cashier said the…