Gen. No. 23,008.
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Abstract of the Decision.
1. Bills and notes, § 251 * — what defense is available against purchaser after maturity. In an action on a note, evidence held sufficient to show that the note given by defendant was accommo*292dation paper, given without consideration, and that it came into possession of plaintiff after maturity, so as to be subject to all defenses available in favor of maker against payee.
*291Appeal from the Municipal Court of Chicago; the Hon. Leo J. Doyle, Judge, presiding. Heard in this court at the March term, 1917.
Affirmed.
Opinion filed October 2, 1917.
Rehearing denied October 15, 1917.
Statement of the Case.
Action by William J. Corrigan, plaintiff, against Andrew J. Harris, defendant, to recover on a note for $800, payable to B. Gr. Howse, and by the latter indorsed to plaintiff. • From a judgment of ml capiat, in favor of defendant, plaintiff appeals.
Samuel J. Hamblen, for appellant.
Montgomery, Hart, Smith & Steers, for appellee.
Mr. Presiding Justice Holdom
delivered the opinion of the court.
*2922. Set-off and recoupment, § 40*- — when evidence sufficient to show loan made basis of set-off. In an action by an indorsee on a note, in which a set-off for money loaned to the payee was interposed, evidence held sufficient to show such loan.
3. Municipal Court of Chicago, § 29* — when judgment of not disturbed. A judgment of the Municipal Court will not be disturbed on appeal unless contrary to the greater weight of evidence.