Reid v. McKinney

Abstract of the Decision. 1. Bills and notes, § 333*—what claims maker cannot set off in action by indorsee. In an action by an indorsee of notes against the maker, claims not arising out of any transaction where a contractual relation existed between plaintiff and defendant, or matters or claims between them on which an independent action could have been maintained by defendant against plaintiff, are not properly set off against plaintiff’s claim. 2. Municipal Coubt of Chicago, § 13*—what is effect of striking defective affidavit of defense. In an action in the Municipal Court of Chicago, an…