Yates v. Spofford

Citations

• 7 Idaho 737
• 65 P. 501
• 1901 Ida. LEXIS 37

Syllabus

<p>Negotiable Instruments — Holder for Value. — A suit on a promissory note payable to A B, agent, and by him sold, indorsed and delivered before maturity and for a valuable consideration can be maintained by the holder.</p> <p>Practice — Burden of Proof. — Where the answer admits the execution of the note, but denies that plaintiff is the owner by purchase before maturity for a consideration and alleges want of consideration in the holder, the burden of proving such allegations is on him.</p> <p>(Syllabus by the court.)</p>