J. H. Mohlman Co. v. McKane
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appeal from trial term, Kings county. Action by the J. H. Mohlman Company against Fanny McKane and Minnie E. McKane. Judgment for plaintiff, and defendant Fanny McKane appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtGoodrich, P. J.
The action is brought against Fanny McKane, as indorser of a negotiable promissory note made by Minnie E. McKane to the order of the plaintiff, and payable three months after date. The complaint alleges that the indorsement was made for the purpose of procuring the acceptance of the note by the plaintiff, and to enable Fanny to obtain credit from the plaintiff. A bill of particulars shows that the plaintiff in February, 1897, sold to Minnie merchandise amounting to $47.07. In May she gave an order to the plaintiff for other merchandise, but the order was “held up” until Fanny should guaranty…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- National Bank of Gloversville v. . PlaceNew York Court of Appeals · 1881
- Peakes v. BlakelyMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1955
3Cited by1 opinion
- Fonseca v. HartmanAppellate Terms of the Supreme Court of New York · 1903