Graves v. Norfolk National Bank

By this action the Norfolk National Bank sought to recover of George Graves and John M. Leeper, as indorsers, the amount of a promissory note executed by one Ellison and payable to the firm of Graves & Leeper. The principal issue presented by the pleadings was whether George Graves indorsed the note in controversy, or authorized the same to be done, and this question was determined by the jury against him. We are convinced, after a careful examination of the record, briefs, and arguments, that the findings and judgment are unsupported by the evidence adduced on the trial. That Graves neither…