Ortmann v. Merchants' Bank

Plaintiff in error was sued as drawer and endorser of a bill of exchange discounted by the bank for the acceptors, Pooley, Eeinhardt & Co.

The defense relied upon .was, that the time of payment had been changed after it was signed and endorsed by Ortmann without his consent or knowledge.

That a change had been made was not disputed on the trial; the question was, when was "this change made, — before or after Ortmann’s execution thereof? It is important therefore to bear in mind the disputed point In an examination of the questions raised. A very brief statement of the facts may serve to present…