New York Court of Appeals June 12, 1900 (Fealey v. . Bull)

Cullen, J.

This action was brought by the indorsee against the drawer to recover the amount of a check. The case was submitted to the jury on specific questions of fact, and no general verdict was rendered. The first question was, “ Has the plaintiff satisfied the jury by a fair preponderance of evidence that she has purchased the check in good faith and paid value therefor ?