Capwell v. MacHon
Supreme Court of Rhode Island
Assumpsit on promissory note. The facts are stated fully in the opinion. Heard on petition of defendants for new trial. New trial denied.
1Opinion of the CourtStiness, J.
The plaintiff sues as holder of a promissory note on which the defendants were endorsers. The note was made by Thomas W. Hedley, April 5, 1894, for $300, payable to Machón, at Slater National Bank, Pawtucket; endorsed by payee to defendant Tingley, and discounted for him at Slater National Bank. The note was not paid at maturity, was protested, and the endorsers were notified. A few days after the protest the plaintiff, having been told by the maker that he was unable to take up the note, that it was good and that the plaintiff had better buy it, went to the bank, paid the full face of the…
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