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Bills And Notes - Indorsement Of Renewal Note As Waiver Of Notice Of Dishonor By The Indorser, Michigan Law Review

Michigan Law Review

In 1926, a promissory note representing money loaned was made, payable to the order of plaintiff. After various renewals, defendant, in 1929, became an additional accommodation indorser of the renewal notes and continued as such until February 4, 1932, when a renewal note, likewise indorsed by him, payable March 4, 1932, was accepted by plaintiff. On its due date, the maker presented another renewal note, again indorsed by defendant, but this plaintiff refused to accept until the maker paid the interest due on the debt. Plaintiff did, however, retain both notes but failed to give defendant notice of dishonor of …