Farnum v. Carr
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Appeal from trial term, Orange county. Action by Peter E. Farnum against Lewis E. Carr and another. From judgment for defendants, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtJenks, J.
This appeal is limited to the action of the trial court at the close of the evidence in dismissing the case against the defendant St. John. The testimony adduced by the defendants showed that Charles St. John died intestate on July 6, 1891, leaving an embarrassed estate. At this time the National Bank of Port Jervis held three notes for $1,500, $3,000, and $3,500, respectively, which it had discounted for Mr. St. John, the deceased. The plaintiff was indorser on the notes. The first note, which fell due on July 3d, went to protest, and the plaintiff became charged as such indorser. Thé bank…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Becker v. . KochNew York Court of Appeals · 1887
- Winchell v. . HicksNew York Court of Appeals · 1859
- Higgins v. . RidgwayNew York Court of Appeals · 1897
- Barnes v. . PerineNew York Court of Appeals · 1854
- O'Neill v. . JamesNew York Court of Appeals · 1870
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