Polk County State Bank v. Walters
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Polk county to recover $315 upon a promissory note. The case was tried before Watts, J., who made findings and dismissed the action.. From an order denying its motion to amend the conclusions of law or for a new trial, plaintiff appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtDibell, J.
Action by the plaintiff on a promissory note executed by the defendant Walters to the National Supply Company and by the latter indorsed to the plaintiff before maturity. The making and indorsement were admitted. The court found that the defendant had a defense against the payee; that the plaintiff purchased in good- faith; that the note was not negotiable, and that the plaintiff could not recover. The plaintiff appeals from the order denying his motion for a new trial.
1. The note stated that the consideration was the sale of a player piano; that the instrument was to remain the property of…
2Cases cited12 opinions
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- Deering v. ThomSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1882
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- Kimpton v. Studebaker Bros.Idaho Supreme Court · 1908
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