The Coast National Bank v. Bloom

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Hisher, J.

There was a judgment for plaintiff, based upon the findings and determination of Judge Lawrence (who tried the issue without a jury), in an action upon a promissory note, dated June 26th, 1931, in the sum of $1,500, made by defendant to it.

Defendant appeals, and his grounds of appeal present, in substance, the following questions, viz.: (1) Is appellant’s relation to the respondent bank that of an accommodation maker merely, or is his promise supported by a valuable consideration, and is, therefore, an obligation binding upon him and…