Escudé v. Lacoste

McGloin J.*

In this case, the question is, whether one, who has endorsed, in blank, a promissory note, that has been made payable to another, that other being the payee, is liable as a surety, joint maker or endorser. Escudé, the payee, is plaintiff herein, and Lacoste, one of the defendants, the drawer, while Lapouyade, the other defendant, has placed his name thereon, as stated. There has been no proof of demand, protest or notice, and Lapouyade, claiming to be merely an accommodation endorser, contends that he has been released from all liability, by reason of plaintiff’s laches.

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