Bell v. McDonald

Fred R. Bell, as indorsee of two promissory notes executed by H. R. McDonald, brought an action of assumpsit against the latter in the circuit court of Vermilion county. There was a jury trial, resulting in a verdict and judgment for the defendant. The judgment was affirmed by the Appellate Court and the plaintiff was allowed an appeal to this court.

The notes, for $1400 each, dated May 27, 1915, were payable five and six months after date, respectively, to the Pioneer Stock Powder Company and were indorsed by that company by A. G. Litson, its president, and by A. G. Lit-son individually. The…