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White v. National Bank, 102 U.S. 658 (1880)

White v. National Bank

102 U.S. 658

ERROR TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNITED

STATES FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO

Suit by A. against B. as endorser of a protested draft, the endorsement being, "pay to A. or order for account of B." The declaration contained a special count on the draft and endorsement, and one for money paid for the use of B. at his request.

Held:

1. That by the terms of the endorsement, A. became merely the agent of B. for the collection of the money.