District of Columbia Court of Appeals January 15, 1874, No. 9225 (Deener v. Brown)

Mr. Justice Wylie

delivered the opinion of the court:

This is an action by the holder of a check against the drawer, Wilson E. Brown, and the indorser, Jerome Browne, jr., united as defendants, as permitted by our laws. The check is dated 24th July, 1871, is drawn for $100, and payable to Jerome Browne or bearer.