Case ID: ga_69/html/0773-01.html
Source: Caselaw Access Project
Author: {"author": "SPEER, Justice.", "license": "Public Domain", "url": "https://static.case.law/"}
Date Created: 2024-08-24T03:29:51.129683

Howard vs. Simpkins et al.; Howard vs. Walker.
    A promissory note made in the following terms : “ Sixty days after date, I promise to pay C. Toler, or order, one hundred and fifty dollars, at either bank in the city of Augusta, Georgia, for one end spring-top buggy, harness, whip and mat, this day delivered to me, upon the distinct understanding that the title was.not to pass to me until paid for in full, and he is authorized to take possession of the same at any time until fully paid for,” was negotiable by indorsement in blank; and one taking under such indorsement could bring suit on the note in his own name. 1 Kelly, 237.
    December 12, 1882.
   SPEER, Justice.

[Howard brought suit in his own name on two notes of the form stated in the head-note, and which had been indorsed in blank. When offered'in evidence, the court held that they were not such negotiable notes as passed by indorsement, and rejected them. After non-suit granted, plaintiff excepted.]