Blank indorsement

the right of a bon a fide holder of a bill to write over a blank indorsement, to whom the bill shall be paid, at any time before or after the institution of a suit against the indorser; it has long been the settled doctrine in the English and American courts; and the holder, by writing such direction over a blank indorsement, ordering the money to be paid to particular persons, does not become an indorser.

An indorsement which does not mention the name of the person in whose favor it is made. Such an indorsement is generally effected by writing the indorser's name merely on the back of the bill. Chit. Bills, 170.

An indorsement which does not mention the name of the person in whose favor it is made. Such an indorsement is generally effected by writing the indorser's name merely on the back of the bill; Chit. Bills 170. A note so indorsed is transferable by delivery merely, so long as the indorsement continues blank; and its negotiability cannot be restricted by subsequent special indorsements; 1 Esp. 180; Peake 225; Mitchell v. Fuller, 15 Pa. 2GS, 53 Am. Dec. 594. See 3 Campb. 339; Indorsement.

One made by the mere writing of the indorser's name on the back of the note or bill, without mention of the name of any person in whose favor the indorsement is made, but with the implied understanding that any lawful holder may fill in his own name above the indorsement if he so chooses. See Thornton v. Moody, 11 Me. 256; Scollans v. Rollins, 179 Mass. 346, 60 N. E. 983, 88 Am. St. Ren. 386; Malone v. Garver, 3 Neb. (Unof.) 710, 92 N. W. 726.

Defined under Indorsement in Black's Law Dictionary.

The indorsement of a bill of exchange or promissory note, by merely writing the name, of the indorser, without mentioning any person to whom the bill or note is to be paid; called blank, because a blank or space is left over it for the insertion of the name of the indorsee, or of any subsequent holder. Otherwise called an indorsement in blank. 3 Kent's Com. 89. Story on Prom. Notes, §138. See Indorsement.

contract, is an indorsement which does not mention the name of the person in whose favour it is made; it is usually made by writing the name of the indorser on the back of the bill. Chit. Bills, 170.