Legal Opinion
McPhillips v. Jones
New York Supreme Court
Decided December 1, 1893PublishedCited by 4 opinions
Appeal from judgment on report of referee. Action by John McPhillips, Jr., against John H. Jones, as indorser of a promissory note for $125. There was a judgment for plaintiff, and defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtDykman, J.
This is an appeal from a judgment entered upon the report of a referee. The action was on a promissory note, of which this is the form:
“New York, August 25th, 1890.
“One year after date, I promise to pay to the order of John McPhillips one hundred and twenty-five dollars, with interest, at 121 and 125 East 22nd street, New York City. Value received. W. H. Dunn.
“Due 8, 28, ’91.”
The note was indorsed by John H. Jones, the defendant. Before the commencement of this action, the instrument was assigned to the plaintiff. The referee held the defendant liable as an indorser of the note, upon his…
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