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Bills And Notes - Authority To Fill In Blanks - Effect Of Death Of Maker
Bills And Notes - Authority To Fill In Blanks - Effect Of Death Of Maker
Michigan Law Review
H gave W his note in blank with authority to fill it in at $50,000 when she wished, the note representing W's interest in their joint property. W filled in the blanks after H's death and sued H's estate on the note. Held, the authority to fill in was not revoked by H's death, for it was a power coupled with an interest. In re Ferrara (N. J. 19 3 l) 156 Atl. 265.
Bills And Notes - Waiver Of Presentment And Notice Of Dishonor
Bills And Notes - Waiver Of Presentment And Notice Of Dishonor
Michigan Law Review
The defendant was an accommodation indorser on a demand note without interest. Almost three years after date of the note the holder notified defendant that repeated attempts had been made to secure payment from the maker, but without avail, and that the defendant was expected to pay. This resulted in a conversation between holder and defendant in which defendant indicated that it was not convenient for him to pay the note, and some discussion occurred as to the defendant's giving collateral security and an effort on his part to get some protection from the maker, the holder allowing the note …