Legal Opinion
Baker v. Leland
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided October 16, 1896Published
Appeal from circuit court, Monroe County. Action by Albert A. Baker against William O. Leland and others on a promissory note. From an order dismissing the complaint, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtWard, J.
—The 1st of June, 1892, the plaintiff commenced this action against the defendants, who were bankers transacting business at Springville, H.Y., to recover upon an instrument in writing, of which the following is a copy:
“ Certificate of Deposit.
“ $200 Springville, H.Y., June 11, 1875.
“ Mr. Luzern Eaton has deposited in this bank two hundred, dollars, payable to the order of himself, 3 mos. after date, in current funds, on return of this certificate, properly indorsed,, and shall receive interest at the rate of 7 per cent, per annum
if left.-months from date.
“ [Signed] E. O. Leland, Cashier.
“Ho.…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Payne v. . GardinerNew York Court of Appeals · 1864
- Henry Miller, in Error v. David Austen, William S. Wilmerding, and David Austen, Jr.Supreme Court of the United States · 1852
- Howell v. . AdamsNew York Court of Appeals · 1877
- Dorman v. GannonAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1896