Hoge v. . Lansing

This was an action upon a promissory note made by the defendant to the order of Acker & Harris, and by them indorsed, dated May 25, 1857, for $1,693.84. The case was tried before Mr. Justice Haréis, who found the facts as follows, viz.:

1. That the note set forth in the complaint, and on which this action is brought, was made by the defendant without consideration, and was by him loaned to said Acker & Harris solely for their benefit and accommodation, on the 14th day of July, 1857, and that the defendant received neither value nor security therefor, and that they agreed with the defendant to…