White v. Fisher

In this case the appellants held certain notes, executed by the firm of Fisher, Brother & Co., maturing in one, two, and three years from date, each appellant holding different notes, but all secured by one mortgage, which was given by Edward M. Fisher, the senior member of the firm. When the notes, due at the end of the first year matured, they were taken up by Edward M. Fisher, and at his request the payees, when they surrendered the notes, placed their names on the back. Shortly prior to this time, J. M. Fisher had assisted the firm of Fisher, Bros. & Co., of which he was not a member, in…