Homes v. Smith
Homes v. Smith
20 Me. 264
Homes v. Smith
Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the Court was by
It is provided by St. 1824, c. 272, that the maker of a promissory note payable at a future day, when it is discounted or left in a bank for collection, shall be entitled to a grace of thee days, unless the third day happens on the Lord’s day, or on a day of public fast or thanksgiving ; and in that case to a grace of two days only.
The third day after this note, without grace, became due being the Lord’s day, the maker was entitled to a grace of two days only; and a presentment on the Lord’s day would be like one in other cases on the day after, the thee days of grace had elapsed, and it was too late.
Nonsuit confirmed.
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