Hinkly v. Freick

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Bergen, J.

This action was brought in this state to recover the amount due upon four promissory notes executed, delivered and made payable in the State of Minnesota. The notes were discounted by the payee at the Rock County Bank in Minnesota, and for the purposes of this case, it may be assumed that the bank took the notes without knowledge of any infirmity in their making, delivery or consideration. After their maturity, and with knowledge that the defendant disputed their validity, the plaintiff purchased them from the bank and brought this suit.

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