¶1We perceive no distinction in principle between this case and that of Irish v. Webster & al., 5 Greenl. 171. In that case the note was not negotiable ; in the present case it is so. The principal ground is, that the land agent is the servant of the State, making contiacts in behalf of the State. A note made payable to such an agent is, in legal contemplation, payable to the State. In the present case the note has never been negotiated to any one by Irish, if he had any authority to negotiate it; but has been placed in the hands of his successor for the benefit of the State. The defendant must be called.
11 Me. 474
State v. Boies
Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
Decided June 15, 1834
Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · decided 1834-06-15
Assumpsit on the following promissory note: “For value received we jointly and severally promise James Irish, Land Agent of Maine, to pay him or his order one hundred and twenty-five dollars in three years and interest annually. James Boies. Ichabod RusselL,, When Irish retired from office, he delivered this note to his successor as the property of the State, and a suit was brought thereon for the benefit of the State.
Decided 1834-06-15