Howe v. Raymond
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Action by an indorsee to recover the amount of a promissory note, brought to the Superior Court in New London County and tried to the jury before George W. Wheeler, J.: the plaintiff had a verdict which the trial court, upon motion of the defendants, set aside as against the evidence, and the plaintiff appealed alleging error in this action of the court.
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Action by an indorsee to recover the amount of a promissory note, brought to the Superior Court in New London County and tried to the jury before George W. Wheeler, J.: the plaintiff had a verdict which the trial court, upon motion of the defendants, set aside as against the evidence, and the plaintiff appealed alleging error in this action of the court. This action was brought by the plaintiff as the indorsee and holder of a note, which was as follows:— “1988.83. Norwich, Conn., Feby. 2nd, 1895. “ One year after date, for value received, we, or either of us, promise to pay H. P. Reynolds, or…
1Opinion of the CourtAndrews, C. J.
It appeared on the trial that the defendants had, prior to the execution of the note on which the suit was brought, entered into a written agreement with H. P. Reynolds, the payee, of the following terms and tenor: —
“Norwich, Conn., Dec. 6th, 1894.
“We, the undersigned subscribers, realizing the necessity of improving our stock, do hereby agree to pay H. P. Reynolds $100 for each share in the Cleveland Bay Horse Company that is now being formed at Norwich and vicinity to buy one imported Stallion of H. P. Reynolds of Franklinville, N. Y.
“ Capital Stock, $2,800; No. shares 28.
“ Name of horse,…
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