Gimbel Brothers, Inc. v. Hymowitz

Opinion by

Arnold, J.,

Gimbel Brothers, Inc., claiming to be a bona fide holder for value of a dishonored check drawn by Bruce K. Redding, a contractor, sued Hymowitz, the payee and prior indorser. The defense was that Redding, the drawer, came to defendant’s plumbing supply store and discussed with the salesman the purchase of certain supplies, and gave therefor his check for $500, naming Hymowitz as payee. The check was brought to Hymowitz, who indorsed it (an open indorsement). Redding asked for immediate delivery of the goods and the defendant then telephoned from his private office to the…