Leader v. Plante

This is an action of assumpsit by the indorsee against the maker of a written instrument, declared upon as a promissory note of the following tenor,- namely:

u|406. - Auburn, Maine, August 30th, 1892.

Within one- year after date I promise to pay to the order of ■Richard F. Leader Four Hundred and six Dollars at with interest. Value received,

Telesphore Plante.

Witness: P. H. Kelleher.

Indorsed: Richard F. Leader.”

The writing was indorsed and delivered by the payee to the plaintiff January 2, 1893.

It is claimed in defense, that the instrument is not a valid negotiable promissory note, for the…