Christinson v. Venturi Construction Co.

The defendants, Venturi Construction Company and Robert W. Venturi (hereinafter both defendants are referred to collectively as “Venturi”), appeal from a final judgment of the circuit court of Wayne County for $33,725.57 plus costs of suit, in favor of the plaintiff, William H. Christinson as trustee in bankruptcy in re Illinois Valley Acceptance Corporation (hereinafter referred to as “IVAC”). The plaintiff sued on two negotiable instruments which had been executed by Venturi. This appeal raises two issues. First, Venturi contends that the plaintiff is not a holder in due course because IVAC…