Friel v. Murchison

Plaintiff brings this suit against the defendant's for $1,429.00. He alleges as a cause of action that he is the holder and owner in due course and for value and before maturity of a check for said amount dated April 17, 1924, made and signed by John M. Murchison, payable to plaintiff, and drawn on the Planters Bank at Cheneyville, Louisiana, which check was not paid on presentation.

It is alleged that John M. Murchison, who signed the check, is dead, and that the defendants are his heirs and legal representatives.

Defendants admit, in answer, that said check was signed and delivered to…