Allison v. Hubbell

Ilulbell, assignee, sued A llison, representing the Bank of Gosport, on a bill of exchange, which, as given in evidence, was as follows:

“ Gosport, Indiana, June 19, 1858.

“Thirty-five days after date, pay to the order of F. M. Jennings, Esq., two thousand dollars.

“W. D. Alexander, Pres.

“To D. K Colburn, Esq., 25 William St., New York? Indorsed “ F M. Jennings,” and also an erased indorsement as follows: “ Pay G. I. Surrey, Esq., Cash., or order, P. V. Rogers, Cash.; ” also an acceptance thereon by said Oolburn.

It is averred in the complaint that said Alexancler was the president of said bank,…