Bean v. Proseus
California Supreme Court
APPEAL from Superior Court, Sierra County; John Caldwell, Judge. Action on a promissory note by Philander C. Bean against one Proseus. Defendant had judgment and plaintiff appeals. Reversed.
1Opinion of the CourtPaterson, J.
In January, 1885, the appellant held a note against his brother, Joel Bean, for the sum of $2,500. The circumstances under which the note was given are fully set forth in Bell v. Bean, 75 Cal. 86, 16 Pac. 521, where it was held that the note was without consideration. The defendant was to receive one-half of the amount collected, as payment for professional services rendered the plaintiff. On April 21, 1885, the defendant transferred the note to Bell & Co. as security for the payment of the sum of $500, which he owed them. Joel Bean several times offered to pay $1,250; but the defendant,…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- H. C. Bell v. BeanCalifornia Supreme Court · 1888
3Cited by1 opinion
- Hill v. DillonMissouri Court of Appeals · 1913