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Mechanics' Bank v. Barnes

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided July 28, 1891PublishedCited by 10 opinions

Error to Wayne. (Brevoort, J.) Assumpsit. Defendant.William H. Barnes brings error. The facts are stated in the opinion.

1Opinion of the CourtLong, J.

This action was brought in the Wayne circuit court upon the following promissory note:

“ $2,000. Detroit, Aug. 21, 1889.
“ Three months after date I promise to pay to the order *635of Barnes Bros, two thousand dollars, at the Citizens’ Savings Bank. Value received.
“E. K. Roberts.”

Indorsed: “Barnes Bros.”

William H. Barnes and Cyrus B. Barnes filed separate pleas with affidavits attached denying the execution of the note, and averring that, if the note was indorsed by Barnes Bros., it was indorsed and delivered by one of said copartners without the authority, express or implied, of these defendants,…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Crane v. ReederMichigan Supreme Court · 1872
  2. Maclean v. ScrippsMichigan Supreme Court · 1883
  3. Cole v. BoydMichigan Supreme Court · 1881
  4. Williams v. WalbridgeNew York Supreme Court · 1829
  5. New-York Firemen Insurance Co. v. BennettSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1825

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3Cited by10 opinions

  1. Germaine v. City of MuskegonMichigan Supreme Court · 1895
  2. McIntosh v. Detroit Savings BankMichigan Supreme Court · 1929
  3. Jones v. TurnerMichigan Supreme Court · 1930
  4. Pullman Co. v. FinleyWyoming Supreme Court · 1912
  5. Mitchell v. PerkinsMichigan Supreme Court · 1952

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