First National Bank of Portland v. Hartman Co.

Opinion by

Kenworthey, J.,

The question raised by this appeal is whether defendant, the maker, offered sufficient evidence to rebut the presumption that plaintiff-bank was a holder in due course of the negotiable promissory note on which this suit was brought. It seems to have been conceded that defendant had a good defense as against the payee. The case was tried before Glass J., without a jury, who made a general finding for defendant. After argument heard by three judges of the municipal court, the bank’s exception was dismissed and judgment entered on the finding. The bank has ap pealed.…