Carrol v. Peters

Defendant is sued upon an accommodation note, given Wallace & Cary, late a commercial firm of tliis city. *89The answer sets up the character of the paper, and expressly attacks plaintiff’s title. The case presents questions of law and fact, as follows:

First — Is the fact that the note sued upon was accommodation paper sufficient, of itself, to put the burden of proof as to title upon plaintiff; and if not, what is sufficient to shift the burden of proof ?

Second — Did plaintiff acquire the note in question for a valuable consideration, before maturity, and in due course of trade f

Third — Does…