Corrigan v. Harris

Decided October 2, 1917

Appellate Court of Illinois · decided 1917-10-02

Abstract of the Decision. 1. Bills and notes, § 251* — what defense is available against purchaser after maturity. In an action on a note, evidence held sufficient to show that the note given by defendant was accommodation paper, given without consideration, and that it came into possession of plaintiff after maturity, so as to be subject to all defenses available in favor of maker against payee. 2. Set-off and recoupment, § 40*- — when evidence sufficient to show loan made basis of set-off. In an action by an indorsee on a note, in which a set-off for money loaned to the payee was interposed, evidence held sufficient to show such loan. 3. Municipal Court of Chicago, § 29* — when judgment of not disturbed. A judgment of the Municipal Court will not be disturbed on appeal unless contrary to the greater weight of evidence.

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Affirmed · Decided 1917-10-02

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Mr. Presiding Justice Holdom

¶1delivered the opinion of the court.

2. Set-off and recoupment, § 40*- — when evidence sufficient to show loan made basis of set-off. In an action by an indorsee on a note, in which a set-off for money loaned to the payee was interposed, evidence held sufficient to show such loan.3. Municipal Court of Chicago, § 29* — when judgment of not disturbed. A judgment of the Municipal Court will not be disturbed on appeal unless contrary to the greater weight of evidence.