Security Homestead Ass'n v. Crier

CIACCIO, Judge.

Defendant, New Orleans Home Guard and Iron Works Co., appeals from a default judgment rendered against it and in favor of plaintiff, Security Homestead Association. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

Security filed a “Petition on a Promissory Note”, seeking, as a holder in due course, to obtain a judgment against defendant, Clara West Crier, as the maker of a promissory note payable to the order of Home Guard or bearer. Alternatively, plaintiff sought recovery from Home Guard under the terms of an “Act of Endorsement and Assignment.” Both defendants were properly…