American Trust Co. v. Bloom

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Cothran.

The plaintiff, as receiver of the Security Savings Bank of Charlotte, N. C., sued upon six notes, aggregating $24,-000, upon which the defendant Marcus Bloom was either maker or indorser. The notes were of various amounts, and different dates and maturities; all, however, prior to July 10, 1924. The defendant Marcus Bloom admitted the execution and delivery of the notes and his indorsements, and pleaded in general terms payment of the same.

Upon the trial of the case before his Honor, Judge De-Vore, and a jury, the plaintiff…