Halbert v. Horton

This is an action on a check. It was commenced on December 8, 1964, and was based upon a check given by defendant-appellant Marguerite W. Hanners to codefendant Len Horton on August 21, 1964, in the amount of $20,000. This check was payable to Len Horton who, on August 21, 1964, indorsed the check in blank and delivered it to plaintiff Halbert.

Upon presentation of the instrument, it was not paid because of insufficient funds and notice of protest was duly given. On September 1, 1964, plaintiff addressed a registered letter to Hanners making demand for payment. Trial before a jury was had on…