Hawkins v. Costley

This is a suit in which the plaintiff, alleging himself to be the holder in due course of a certain check issued by Frank D. Costley and indorsed by Dr. Robert A. Davis, seeks to recover the sum of $500, the face value of the check, plus. $3.50 as protest fees.

Defendant Davis answered, averring -in substance that the check had been given him by Costley, who had received due consideration therefor, and that immediately after receiving the check it was indorsed by him to the order of Hawkins. He called Costley in warranty and prayed for judgment in his favor and against Costley for whatever sum…