Dick v. Globe National Bank

Mr. Presiding Justice Gary

delivered the opinion of the Court.

The appellant gave his promissory note as accommodation to F. W. Griffin for $600, payable ninety days after date. It was dated February 3, 1895. Griffin changed the date to 13 by writing in 1 before the 3, and indorsed the note to the bank, and the bank has recovered a judgment upon it.

In the fore part of April, 1895, the appellant knew that Griffin was found out as a felon.

The note, as altered, became due May 14-17. The appellant wrote the following letter:

“ Ballou Engraving Machine Company,

65 Nassau Street,

New York, May 14, 1805.

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