Harford National Bank v. Gardner
New York Supreme Court
Action by the Harford National Bank of Bel Air against Squire B. Gardner. On motion for a new trial and to set aside a verdict for defendant. Motion for new trial denied.
1Opinion of the CourtDavis, J.
This is an action to recover on a promissory note in the hands of the plaintiff, who claims to be a holder in due course. The defense was fraud and deceit in the inception of the note, which constituted an infirmity in the instrument with notice to- the plaintiff. The verdict of the jury was for the defendant.
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