Garfield National Bank v. Colwell
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, New York county. Action by Garfield National Bank against Frank W. Colwell. There was a verdict and judgment for plaintiff, and defendant appeals. For former litigation between the same parties, see 8 N. Y. Siipp. 380; 5 N. Y. Supp. 956; 4 N. Y. Supp. 5.
1Opinion of the CourtVan Brunt, P. J.
This action was brought to recover the balance remaining due upon a promissory note made by the defendant to the order of S. S. Hepworth & Co., which note was discounted by the plaintiff. It appeared from the evidence that the defendant was an employe of Hepworth & Co., and knew the vice-president of the plaintiff, Mr. Robinson. At the time the note in question was made the defendant had a conversation about the need of Hepworth & Co. for money, and that Robinson thereupon suggested this note. The witness says: “I told him I understood from Hepworth & Co. that I would incur no liability in…
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