Barnett Bank v. Chiatovich

OPINION

By the Court,

Ducker, C. J.:

The plaintiff is a corporation engaged in the banking business at the town of Wasco, State of Oregon, and brought this action against the defendants as the owner and holder of their promissory note. It is alleged in the complaint, as amended, that:

“Before December 27, 1919, the plaintiff, for a valuable consideration, purchased said promissory note from H. B. Thornberry in the course of its business, and in good faith.”

It is also alleged in the complaint that at all times and dates mentioned therein—

“The defendants were and are the joint owners of and…