First National Bank of Hayward v. Gerry

This is an appeal from a judgment rendered on a promissory note in favor of appellee, hereinafter called the plaintiff, and against appellants, hereinafter called the defendants. The note was for $4,000, dated December 10, 1911, and payable one year after date to the order of the Western Casket & Undertaking Company, at 5 East Eandolph street, Chicago, with interest at six per cent. The defendant Gerry was the maker of the note, and before its delivery to the payee, it was indorsed by the defendant Krum. Following this, it was also indorsed by the payee and by the Western Casket, Company.…