Clemons v. Hampton

In this case we review on appeal a cause which originated in the district court of Washington county.

The action is based upon a promissory note for the principal sum of $697.34, executed by Leon Clemons on July 20, 1937, due 90 days after date and payable to the order of L. E. Cash. It was instituted in the trial court on April 8, 1938, by Wade Hampton, as plaintiff, who averred that he was a holder in due course by reason of the alleged purchase thereof from the payee before maturity. He also asserted that at the time of his purchase of the note he, together with one T. R. Wilson, was liable…