Hand v. Dinniny
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, New York county. Action by Joseph C. Hand against Ferral C. Dinniny, Jr., on a promissory note. From a judgment entered on a verdict directed by the court in favor of plaintiff for $5,608.27, and from an order denying a motion for a new trial, defendant appeals. Reversed.
1Opinion of the CourtParker, J.
The plaintiff alleged the making of a promissory note for $5,346.25, payable to the order of D. A. Boring, who indorsed it without recourse, and delivered it so indorsed to the plaintiff, who became and still is the holder and owner thereof for value. The answer admitted the making and delivery of the note, denied that the plaintiff was the owner and holder thereof for value, and alleged that it was given to the payee, together with the sum of $7,000 in cash, under a written agreement that the payee would deliver to the defendant, in consideration therefor, the yacht Aztec, in perfect order…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Brown v. . LeavittNew York Court of Appeals · 1865
- Pratt v. . ComanNew York Court of Appeals · 1868
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