Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court October 16, 1882 (Lyon v. Manning)

Morton, C. J.

This is an action upon a promissory note signed by the defendant, payable to and indorsed by Charlotte A. Holman. The answer set up a written release under seal, executed by the said Holman, and that the plaintiff was not the bona fide holder of the note for value. No replication was filed by the plaintiff.