Poorman v. D. O. Mills & Co.

This is an action by an assignee against the makers of a certificate of deposit, for the sum of $1,500 in United States gold coin, which is set out in the complaint, as follows :

“$750. Bank of D. O. Mills & Co., )

“Sacramento, October 18, 1866. }

“George Rosenbaum has deposited in this bank $1,500, payable to himself or order, in United States gold coin, on return of this certificate properly indorsed.

“D. O. Mills & Co.”

This instrument possesses all the requisites of a negotiable promissory note, payable .on demand—and with respect to the questions involved in the suit, must be regarded and…