Lowell v. Bickford

This case was tried by a judge * without a jury. He made a general finding against both the defendants, and the case is here on their exceptions. The evidence warranted a finding that the following were the facts:

The Winnisimmet National Bank was the holder of a promissory note for §1,000, signed by one O. H. Perry, payable to and indorsed by the defendant Scott F. Bickford, which fell due on March 1, 1902. This note had been discounted for Bickford, but Bickford handed the proceeds to Perry. At maturity the note came back unpaid and duly protested. The cashier of the bank then demanded…