Berry v. Hall
Berry v. Hall
Opinion of the Court
— The deposition was offered by the plaintiff.
The deponent’s liability upon his indorsement could not be defeated by a verdict for the plaintiff. He was not, therefore, interested in favor of the plaintiff, and the deposition was admissible.
The plaintiff also contended, that parol evidence is not receivable to change the relation of parties to a negotiable note.
When one places his name upon the back of an unnegotiable note, the law presumes him to be a promisor.
When he places it upon the back of a negotiable note, the law presumes, that he intended to be an indorser.
Nonsuit confirmed.
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