Nineteen Hundred Thirty-One Supplement

to Mason's Minnesota Statutes (1927 thru 1931)

Containing the text of the acts of the 1929 and 1931 Sessions of the Legislature, both new and amendatory, and notes showing repeals, together with annotations from the various courts, state and federal, construing the constitution, statutes, charters and court rules of Minnesota

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Edited by WILLIAM H. MASON, Editor-in-Chief W. H. MASON, JR., Assistant Editor

CITER-DIGEST CO. ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 1931 §7035-2 CH. 49A—TRADE AND COMMERCE

CHAPTER 49A Trade and Commerce

Contracts and written instruments in general. direct evidence by plaintiff that she relied on the representations charged held not necessary Mutual Assent. under the facts shown. Watson v. G., 236NW It is not the subjective thing known as 213. See Dun. Dig. 8612; meeting of the minds, ibut an objective thing, manifestation of mutual assent, which makes a Legality contract. Benedict v. P., 237NW2. See Dun. Dig. Contract between attorneys for throwing 1742(57). corporations into hands of receivers and In the absence of conflicting legal require­ splitting fees is against public policy. Anderson ment, mutual assent may be expressed by con­ v. G., 237NW9. See Dun. Dig. 1870. duct rather than words. Benedict v. P., 237NW2. See Dun. Dig. 1742. ' Rescission and cancellation. Placing in status quo. Fraud. When the defrauded party has done nothing If a contractor, induced by the fraud of the inconsistent, fraud inducing the contract is al­ other party to enter into the contract, makes prompt demand for a rescission and tenders a ways a defense to an action to enforce it. restoration of the status quo when such re­ Proper v. P., 237NW178. See Dun. Dig. 1814. storation can be had, but is prevented only by Action for damages the refusal of the perpetrator of the fraud to permit it, the ' latter cannot thereafter object Evidence of positive oral representations as to a rescission because through mere lapse of to the condition and quality of real property, time restoration of the status quo has become made to induce a purchaser to enter into a con­ impossible. Proper v. P., 237NW178. See Dun. . tract of purchase, when untrue, and relied on Dig. 1810. by the purchaser with a reasonable belief in their truth, and with resulting damage, makes Agency. out a prima facie case of damages for fraud Scope and extent of authority. or deceit. Osborn v. W., 236NW197. See Dun. Agent authorized to sell personal property in Dig. 10062. principal's name was guilty of conversion in It is not necessary in deceit case that plain­ selling it In its own name. Nygaard v. M., 237 tiff prove that the representations were known NW7. See Dun. Dig. 201(98), 1935(26). by defendant to be untrue, or were made in bad faith. Osborn v. W., 236NW197. See Dun. Ratification and waiver. Dig. 3286(49). Owner of foxes held not to have waived his In action for fraud in sale of corporate stock, right to have defendant fur farm sell his foxes evidence of an execution sale, later vacated, and in plaintiff's name. Nygaard v. M., 237NW7. See of an agreement, not carried out by any pay­ Dun. Dig. 205. ment, to apply the proceeds from such sale upon Owner of foxes held not to have ratified act notes given by plaintiff held properly excluded. of fur farm in selling plaintiff's foxes under its Watson v. G., 236NW213. See Dun. Dig. 8612. own name. Nygaard v. M., 237NW7. See Dun. In action for fraud in sale of corporate stock, Dig. 190.

CHAPTER 50 Weights and Measures

§7035-2. Bread to be wrapped.—Each loaf ment the weight of the loaf or twin loaf of or twin loaf of bread sold within this state bread, together with the name and address shall be wrapped in a clean wrapper and/or of the manufacturer. (As amended Apr. 24, clean wrapping paper in such manner as to 1931. c. 322, §1.) completely protect the bread from dust, dirt, vermin or other contamination, said wrap­ §7035-3. To be net weight.—The weights ping to be done in the bakery where made at herein specified shall be construed to mean- any time prior to or at the time of sale of net weights within a period of 24 hours after such bread, provided, however, that where baking: A variation at the rate of one ounce three or more loaves of bread are sold and per pound over or one ounce per pound under delivered at the bakery for personal use, then the specified weight of each individual- loaf and in that case said bread may be wrapped shall not be a violation of this law, providing in bulk. that the total weight of 25 loaves of bread Every loaf or twin loaf of bread sold within of a given variety shall in no case fall be­ this state shall have affixed on said loaf or on low 2 5 times the unit weight. (As amended the outside of the wrapper in a plain state­ Apr. 24, 1931, c. 322, §2.)

/" CHAPTER 51 Interest and Negotiable Instruments

INTEREST where payable, were governed with respect to interest and usury by the laws of Illinois. 174 §7036. Rate of interest. M68, 216NW778. Where a partner contributes more than his 1. In general. share of partnership funds, he is not entitled to interest on the excess, in the absence of an 172M349, 215NW781. agreement to that effect. 177M602, 225NW924. It was error to charge a bank with interest on money under control of another bank. 172M Rate after maturity. 180M326, 230NW812. 24, 214NW750. 2. Usury. Notes made by makers and guarantors in An agreement by borrower to pay expense Minnesota and delivered to payees in Chicago, of title insurance and expense of a guaranty of 360 CH. 51—INTEREST AND NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS §7066

payment of his notes by a surety company is TITLE I.- -NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS IN not usury. 174M241, 219NW7G. GENERAL Where broker is agent of borrower, agree­ ment by borrower to pay commission does not constitute usury. 174M241, 219NW76. ARTICLE I. FORM AND INTERPRETATION. Evidence held to show conveyance and con­ tract to repurchase was a device to cover usury. §7044. Form of negotiable instrument. 174M204, 219NW86. Finding that person was a trader acting for Evidence requiring finding that it was agreed himself in the buying and selling of mortgages that collateral to a note made upon a loan and was not the agent of either party, sus­ should stand as collateral to a prior unsecured tained. 177M491, 225NW443. note. 177M187, 224NW841. 3. Statement of or reference to other trans- . §7037. Usurious Interest—Recovery. action. Negotiability of a note is not destroyed by A bonus forfeited for usury goes in reduction a recital that it is secured by mortgage. 181M of the loan as made and not in payment of it 294, 232NW336. See Dun. Dig. 886. afterwards, and borrower has nothing to say 10. Mental compentency. as to its application. 174M68, 218NW451. Insane person signing as surety or accommo­ dation party is not liable. 178M545, 227NW664. §7038. Usurious contracts invalid—Excep­ tions. §7046. "When promise is unconditional. A statement of the transaction which give 1. In general. rise to the instrument does not render the Notes made by makers and guarantors in promise conditional, and, standing alone, does Minnesota and delivered to payees in Chicago, not put the purchaser upon inquiry. 172M126, where payable, were governed with respect to 214NW924. interest and usury by the laws of Illinois. 174M 172M126, 214NW924 cited and disapproved by 68, 216NW778. Iowa Supreme Court in First Nat. Bank v. A note tainted with usury may be purged Power Equip. Co., 233NW103. thereof by a compromise and a settlement. 173 M524, 218NW102. §7051. When payable to order.—The in­ 172M126, 214NW924. strument is payable to order where it is Usury is negatived by finding that there was no loan or forbearance of money to a borrower, drawn payable to the order of a specified per­ but instead a purchase at a discount in good son or to him or his order. It may be drawn faith of the security in question from a third payable to the order of: party. 175M468, 221NW720. (1) A payee who is not maker, drawer, 6. Burden of proof. or drawee; or Burden of proof is on party asserting usury to negative every reasonably supposable fact (2) The drawer or maker; or which if true would render transaction lawful. 179M381, 230NW258. (3) The drawee; or 7. Degree of proof required. (4) Two or more payees jointly; or Finding that execution and delivery of (5) One or more of several payees; or mortgage and trust deed was a joint venture and that there was no usury involved, held sus­ (6) The holder of an office for the time tained by evidence. 175M560, 222NW278. being. Finding that transaction was a loan wherein the note and mortgage were assigned as Where the instrument is payable to order security, sustained. 177M321, 225NW115. the payee must be named or otherwise indi­ 10. Effect of collateral contract. cated therein with reasonable certainty. All instruments designed as part of the loan An instrument payable to the estate of a transaction are invalidated. 180M358, 230NW819. deceased person shall be deemed payable to 13. Effect of commission or bonus to loan the order of the administrator or executor of agent. his estate. (As amended Apr. 25, 1929, c. 180M358, 230NW819. 353.) 10. Extensions. _ Subsequent extensions did not affect legal §7053. When payable to bearer. result where usury was in the original trans­ action. 177M321, 225NW115. A certificate "of deposit payable to the order 20. Who may assail. of "Christian Hanson Estate" was payable to Personal -to borrower, but sureties may make bearer. 175M453, 221NW873. ' defense. 180M358, 230NW819. 22. Bona fide purchasers. §7059. Delivery—When effectual—When Rights of bona fide purchaser of accommoda­ presumed. tion paper discounted at a rate sufficient to con­ Finding sustained that there was an un­ stitute usury. 177M491, 225NW443. conditional delivery of check. 181M487, 233NW7. 30. Real estate mortgages held not usurious. See Dun. Dig. 990. Mortgage held not usurious by reason of de­ In action on note, given upon delivery of a duction of expenses from amount loaned. 174M contract to convey land, court did not err in 474, 219NW878. admitting evidence that it was understood that deal was not to be completed until defendant's husband returned from another state. 181M487, §7040. Usurious contracts—cancellation. 233NW7. See Dunn. Dig. 3377. Finding that usury vitiated two certain' notes secured by second mortgages justified by §7061. Liability of person signing in trade evidence, but when the mortgages and notes or assumed name. were cancelled, court should have granted de­ fendant relief by reviving liens he had dis­ In a suit against a bank on a negotiable note charged. 176M427, 223NW777. given by one of its directors and his wife the bank is not liable under this section. 181M294, 232NW336. See Dun. Dig. 861a, 6915. §7041. Agreements to share profits—Etc. Rates of interest otherwise usurious may be §7066. Forged signature—Effect of. enjoyed by building and loan association. Minn. No title is required to a promissory note Bldg. & Loan Ass'n. v. C, 234NW872. See Dun. transferred by a forged indorsement. 173M554, Dig. 1169 218NW106. 361 §7067 CH. 51—INTEREST AND NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS

ARTICLE II. CONSIDERATION. Where a person steals a certificate of deposit and forges the payee's indorsement thereon and cashes it at the bank which in turn delivers it §7067. Presumption of consideration. to the issuing bank and receives the amount Endorsement of note, held supported by thereof, both banks are liable to the payee in ample consideration. 177M325, 225NW113. an action for conversion. Moler v. S., 223NW780. The indorser's warranty, under §710*9, relates §7068. Consideration, what constitutes. to the face of the instrument and not to the in­ dorsements upon the back thereof. Moler v. S., Finding that note was executed without con­ -223NW780. sideration and through mistake sustained. 173 M491, 496, 217NW595. The rule that a bank must know the signa­ ture of its customer has a direct reference to the After failure of bank on which check was ordinary depositor having a checking account, drawn, held that promissory note given for the and is not applicable to the indorsement of a indebtedness was without consideration. 173 certificate of deposit by the payee therein. M533, 217NW934. Moler v. S., 223NW780. Lack of consideration in note given for work Assignment of interest in note payable to to be subsequently done, held not shown. 177M third persons, held to pass title to assignee, 477, 225NW388.- though the note was subsequently renewed Preexisting debts was ample consideration between the original parties thereto. 180M1, 230 for notes and mortgages. 172MG12, 225NW908. NW260. Release of pecuniary demand is consideration One pledging note and mortgage which were for note. 180M13, 230NW128. subsequently sold by bank holding them as col­ Evidence held to sustain finding that earnest lateral could not recover because the note was money contract was a legal consideration for not indorsed without restoring the benefits re­ check, where payee of check was able, ready ceived by him. Rohwer v. Y., 233NW851. See and willing to convey good title to the property. Dun. Dig. 931. 181M487, 233NW7. See Dun. Dig. 992. To constitute a compromise and settlement §7077. Special indorsement—Indorsement sufficient to make consideration for a note in blank. given, there must be a bona fide mutual con­ cession by each of the parties. Goodhue Co. Nat. The words "to draw 7 per cent interest from Bk. v. E., 236NW629. See Dun. Dig. 869, 1767. 3-5-1920," following a special endorsement on Note given a bank upon a claim by the bank the back of a 6 per cent note was surplusage that defendant was liable to it for an obligation and without legal significance between the en­ he had assumed on guaranties, held without dorsee and the maker, and was not of such consideration. Goodhue Co. Nat. Bk. v. E., character as to place the endorsee upon in­ 236NW629. See Dun. Dig. 869, 1767. quiry. 175M287, 221NW10. §7072. Liability of accommodation party. §7079. When indorsement restrictive. 180M326, 230NW812. The words "to draw 7 per cent interest from Payee of negotiable note for accommodation 3-5-1920," following a special endorsement on of third party who pays full consideration direct the back of a 6 per cent note was surplusage to such third party knowing that it is accom­ and without legal significance between the en­ modation paper, is a "holder for value" entitled dorsee and the maker, and was not of such char­ to recover against maker. 173M14, 216NW314. acter as to place the endorsee upon inquiry. 175 A person who loans commercial paper for M287, 221NW10. the accommodation of another may limit the use to be made thereof unless it passes to a §7081. Qualified indorsement. holder in due course. 173M554, 218NW106. The words "to draw 7 per cent interest from Notes held signed by accommodation maker 3-5-1920," following a special endorsement on for an individual and not as accommodation the back of- a 6 per cent note was surplusage makers for banks. 174M261, 219NW93. and without legal significance between the en­ Evidence held to support finding that prom­ dorsee and the maker, and was not of such issory note was accomodation paper to be used character as to place the endorsee upon in­ for designated special purpose. 176M425, 223NVV quiry. 175M287, 221NW10. 682. Party giving note for work to be sub­ §7092. Transfer without indorsement—Ef­ sequently done, held not shown to be an ac­ fect of. ' commodation party. 177M477, 225NW388. Notes and securities executed to a bank to A person who acquires a promissory note deceive examiner by making an appearance of without a valid indorsement cannot be a holder assets, could be collected by receiver represent­ in due course. 173M554, 218NW106. ing creditors, though probably not enforcible by Title to promissory note in custody of third the bank itself. 177M529, 225NW891. .person may be transferred by oral agreement. Insane person is not liable. 178M545, 227NW 176M18, 222NW509. 654. Title to a promissory note can be transferred Evidence held to show that note given to by delivery without endorsement though the bank was without consideration and as ac­ new owner is not entitled to the privileges of a commodation. Stebbins v. 1<\, 228NVV150. bona fide holder. 176M246, 223NW287. Maker of notes for accommodation of officer at bank, held liable to bank purchasing paper. ARTICLE IV. RIGHTS OF THE HOLDER. 179M77, 228NW348. Note given by director and stockholder of §7094. Right of holder to sue—Payment. closed bank to enable the bank to open, held One receiving stolen bonds as collateral not an accommodation note, irrespective of security has burden of proving that he gave understanding with bank officials, Markville value. 28F(2d)463. State Bk. v. S., 228NW757. Where one took deed to land from bank, Pledgee is proper party to bring action on executed note and mortgage, and then recon- bills payable pledged by bank, that has since- veyed land to bank, his obligation is primary, closed. Op. Atty. Gen., May 22, 1929. and he cannot compel the holder of the note to first exhaust the mortgage security. 181M82, 231 §7095. What constitutes holder in due NYV403. course. ARTICLE III. NEGOTIATION. 180M326, 230NW812. 176M52, 222NW340;note under section 7098. §7078. What constitutes negotiation. A person who acquires a promissory note The transfer of a promissory note operates without a valid indorsement cannot be a holder as an equitable assignment of a real estate in due course. 173M554, 218NW106. mortgage securing the same. 173M554, 218NW Finding that plaintiff was not good faith 106. purchaser of note for value and before maturity, 362 CH. 51—INTEREST AND NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS §7162

held sustained by the evidence. 174M115, 218NW and forges the payee's indorsement thereon and 464. cashes it at the bank which in turn delivers it Whether plaintiff was holder of promissory to the issuing bank and receives the amount notes in due course held for jury. 174M258, 219 thereof, both banks are liable to the payee in NW95. , an action for conversion. 223NW781. Whether plaintiff was holder in due course, The indorser's warranty, under this section, held for jury. 174M558, 219NW905. relates to the face of the instrument and not to Where bonds were conclusively proven to the indorsements upon the back thereof. Moler have been stolen, burden shifted to defendant in v. S., 223NW780. replevin to show that it was a holder in due course. Commercial Union Ins. Co. v. C, 235NW §7111. Order in which indorsers are liable. 634. See Dun. Dig-. 1040(64). Indorsers held joint and one paying was en­ titled to contribution. 172M52, 214NW767. §7096. When person not deemed holder in Three years' delay in suing for contribution due course. did not bar action on theory of laches. 172M52, 214NW767. An agreement not to present a check until drawer should notify payee that deposit had §7112. Liability of an agent or broker. been made in bank may amount to a waiver by1 the drawer of prompt presentment and during A broker who acts for a disclosed principal the period of delay drawer may be liable as is not liable for breach of the resulting con­ upon a negotiable instrument, and is not subject tract. Only the principal is bound. Amnion v. to garnishment. 173M504, 218NW99. W., 235NW533. See Dun. Dig. 1156, 217. §7098. When title defective. ARTICLE VI. PRESENTMENT FOR PAYMENT. One receiving stolen bonds as collateral, security has burden of proving- that he gave §7113. Effect of want of demand on princi­ value. 28P(2d)463. pal debtor. Evidence held to show consideration for Holder of draft payable on demand who promissory note and that plaintiff was holder in negligently failed to present the same for pay­ due course. 176M52, 222NW340. ment within a reasonable time, there being funds for its payment, suffers the loss where §7099. What constitutes notice of defect. the drawer fails; and "where such draft has been sent by a debtor to his creditor on account, the Person to whom note is neg-otiated must have debt is paid. 173M83, 216NW531. had actual knowledge of fraud or knowledge of such facts that his action in taking the paper amounted to bad faith. 175M287, 221NW10. §7114. Presentment where instrument is The general rule is- that the purchaser of not payable on demand and where payable on negotiable paper need not make inquiry or in­ demand. vestigation as to the maker; but this rule has its exceptions under special circumstances. 175 173M83, 216NW531, note under §7113. M287, 221NW10. Rights of bona fide purchaser of accommo­ §7124. When delay in making presentment dation paper discounted at a, rate sufficient to is excused. constitute usury. 177M491, 225NW443. 173M83, 216NW531, note under §7113. §7100. Rights of holder In due course. §7125. When presentment may be dis­ Negotiable character of note does not extend pensed with. to mortgage securing it. 180M104, 230NW277. 173M325, 217NW381. Bank' taking note secured by mortgage with­ out knowledge that the holder took the same as indemnity, held a holder of the note in good §7131. What constitutes payment in due faith. 180M104, 230NW271. course. Payment of draft to bank to which sent by §7102. Who deemed holder in due course. drawer at request of drawee, held payment to One receiving stolen bonds as collateral latter, though bank fails before proceeds security has burden of proving that he gave cleared 180M199, 230NW467. value. 28F(2d)463. Payment to payee, of note, who does not Burden is on holder to prove that he or some produce it, does not operate as payment thereof person under whom he claims to have acquired where the note has been transferred to a holder the title, is a holder in due course, where it ap­ in due course. Gordon v. O., 235NW875. See pears that the note was fraudulently procured Dun. Dig. 903. from the maker. 175M287, 221NW10. The fact that notes were endorsed by the ARTICLE VII. NOTICE OF DISHONOR payee "without recourse" does not indicate bad faith. 175M293, 221NW12. §7152. Waiver of notice. Transferee of note given for work subse­ When the indorsers of a certificate of deposit, quently to be done held holder in due course. with full knowledge of the omission of present­ 177M477, 225NW388. ment and notice of dishonor, unconditionally promise to pay the obligation or acknowledge ARTICLE V. LIABILITIES OF PARTIES. themselves bound, the jury may find implied waiver of notice of dishonor. Instruction in this §7103. Liability of maker. case approved. 172M574, 216NW237. Notes and securities executed to a bank to §7153. Whom affected by waiver. deceive examiner by making an appearance of assets could be collected by receiver represent­ Waiver of presentment, etc., on endorsement ing creditors, though probably not enforcible by of note. 172M405, 215NW785. the bank itself. 177M529, 225NW891. Insane person signing as surety or accommo­ ARTICLE VIII. DISCHARGE OF NEGOTIABLE dation party is not liable. 178M545, 227NW654. INSTRUMENTS. Transaction whereby bank president gave his note guaranteed by the bank in exchange for a §7162. Instrument—How discharged. certificate of deposit held a transaction of the bank and it was liable on the note. 178M476, 227 Evidence held not to show passage of title NW659. to, furniture and consequent payment of con­ ditional sales note given for an automobile, pro­ §7109. Liability of general indorser. viding that title to the car should pass when payee should receive furniture in full payment 173M325, 217NW381. of the note. 172M16, 214NW479. Where a person steals a certificate of deposit Evidence held insufficient to warrant finding 363 §7163 CH. 51—INTEREST AND NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS that certain note was given in payment of pre­ "" §7232. When check operates as an assign­ vious guaranteed note. 172M22, 214NW760. ment. County's check was paid as far as county was concerned where check was paid by bank If drawer intends to appropriate a specific and charged against county's account, though portion of the fund to the payment of the check, payee never received the money due to closing an equitable assignment of the fund results, as of correspondent bank receiving the money. Op. between the drawer and the payee. Appoint­ Atty. Gen., June 26, 1929. ments of a receiver does not affect the rights of the parties where they dealt with each other §7168. Persons secondarily liable. in good faith before notice of the appointment. 172M24, 214NW750. The renewal of a note is not payment unless Surrender of drafts to be collected from the given and received as such. 172M223, 214NW drawer constituted a "valuable consideration" 781. for the assignment. 172M24, 214NW750. One who makes an absolute guaranty of com­ A check of itself does not operate as an as­ mercial paper is not relieved because the holder signment of funds in the bank to the credit of fails to exercise diligence in collecting from the the drawer, though with other circumstances, it makers or others. 176M529, 224NW149. may amount to an assignment. 173M289, 217N Evidence held to justify finding that notes W3G5. were not taken as payment to an endorser who Bank accepting deposit to cover certain was required to pay another note. 177M325, 225 checks to be issued could not be applied on NW113. other indebtedness of the depositor. 173M289, 217NW365. TITLE II. BILLS OF EXCHANGE Notations on a check intended to indicate the purpose of the payment attempted to be made ARTICLE I. FORM AND INTERPRETATION thereby have no effect against the bank in which the check is deposited by the payee. 173 §7169. Bill of exchange denned. M383, 217NW366. 173M83, 216NW531, note under §7113. Where check was presented to drawee bank and bank draft was accepted for check, the debt §7172. Inland and foreign bills of ex­ was paid. 173M533, 217NW934. A check does not of itself operate as an as­ change. signment of any part of the funds to the credit 173M83, 216NW531, note under §7113. of the drawer with the bank, and the bank is not liable to the holder of the check, unless ARTICLE IV. PROTEST and until it accepts or certifies the check. Lambrecht v. M., 234NW869. See Dun. Dig. 554 §7202. When protest depensed with. (26). Whether farmer living 7V4 miles from town §7233-1. Banks receiving items for deposit presented a check for payment within reason­ able time, held for jury. 181M104, 231NW789. or collection—Liability. Federal reserve bank held not negligent in TITLE III. PROMISSORY NOTES AND sending check direct to payer bank, to be paid CHECKS by draft. 172M58, 214NW918. Correspondent bank was authorized to direct drawee bank to remit by exchange, and when ARTICLE I. . such bank closed after it sent its draft, but be­ fore it reached the correspondent bank, the lat­ ter could charge the check back, and there was §7227. Promissory note defined. no payment received thereon, though drawee A written agreement for the extension of a marked it paid. 181M212, 231NW928. See Dun. loan secured by a mortgage does not supplant Dig. 986. 7446. the original note as the primary evidence of It is presumed that bank receiving check for debt to the extent that its possession by a bro­ deposit became the depositor's collecting agent, ker is any evidence of authority to collect on so that drawer of check did not become in­ behalf of the mortgagee. 17GM399, 223NW459. debted to the bank, and where the bank sent the Cancellation of contract for sale of land dis­ check to a correspondent bank, the drawer, charged liability on note. 177M174, 224NW842. stopping payment on the check, was not liable to such correspondent bank. 34F(2d)348. §7228. Check defined. Bank agreeing to remit in Russian rubles, held not liable for negligence of competent sub- No person shall be adjudged a garnishee by agent. 180M110, 230NW280. reason of any liability incurred as maker or Where check was deposited in bank, and cor­ otherwise upon any check or bill of exchange. respondent bank collected the check and sent 173M504, 216NW249. a draft, and then closed, the payee must present Where a check is unconditionally delivered, his claim against the insolvent bank. Op. Atty. parol evidence is incompetent to show an agree­ Gen., June 26, 1929. ment that is should not be presented until drawer should notify payee that a deposit had TITLE IV. GENERAL PROVISIONS been made. 173M504, 216NW249. ARTICLE I. §7229. Within what time a check must be presented. §7235. Definitions and meaning of terms. A certificate of deposit payable to the order 173M83, 21GNW531, note under §7113. of "Christian Hanson Estate" was payable to Drawer of check held not released by delay bearer. 175M453, 221NW873. of presenting check to bank which became in­ solvent where such delay was caused by con­ §7237. Reasonable time, what constitutes. duct of drawer. 173M389, 217NW506. An agreement not to present a check until Whether farmer living 7% miles from town drawer should notify payee that deposit had presented a check for payment within reason­ been made in bank may amount to a waiver by able time, held for jury. 181M104, 231NW789. the drawer of prompt presentment and during Holder of check and collecting banks, held to the period of delay drawer may be liable as have used due'diligence in presenting check upon a negotiable instrument, and is not subject for payment before failure of drawee bank. 181 to garnishment. 173M504, 218NW99. M212, 231NW928. See Dun. Dig. 987, 7445. Whether farmer living 7% miles from town presented a check for payment within reason­ MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS able time, held for jury. 181M104, 231NW789. §7247. Instrument obtained by fraud. Holder of check and collecting banks, held to have used due diligence in presenting check Evidence sustained verdict against maker and for payment before failure of drawee bank. 181 guarantor as against claim of fraud. 171M216, M212, 231NW928. See Dun. Dig. 985, 7445. 213NW902. 364 CH. 51—INTEREST AND NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS §7297-7

"Trick or artifice" must deceive, and defense which note was given held sustained by evi­ was without merit where there was affirmance dence. 174M261, 219NW93. by signer after knowledge of the precise char­ Evidence held sufficient to establish defense acter of the instrument. 172M126, 214NW924. under this section, which creates a new defense Evidence held to show that misrepresenta­ that is not lost by the mere fact that the payee tions were made by payee in note. 174M115, or holder of the note becomes insolvent and 218NW464. goes into the hands of a receiver after its exe­ Finding that there was no fraud or misrep­ cution. Simerman v. H., 225NW913. resentation by cashier of bank in transaction in

CHAPTER 52 Partition Fences §7248. Fence viewers. Establishment of center of section of land. 172M388, 215NW426.

CHAPTER 53 Estrays and Beasts Doing Damage

BEASTS DOING DAMAGE operation of this act such city of the first class. (Act Apr. 21, 1931, c. 295, §1.) §7275. Notice to owner. Notice is not waived by a general statement §7207-2. Owners to obtain licenses.—The of the owner of the animals to one taking them owners of all dogs six months old or over, ex­ up, "to haye the damages appraised and he cept dogs kept in kennels, in all counties would pay for them." Pruka v. M., 234NWG41. See Dun. Dig. 277, 10134. providing for the licensing and regulating the The notice required in proceedings to distrain running at large of dogs as provided for in . animals doing damage is a written notice and is Section one of this act, shall annually obtain jurisdictional. Pruka v. M., 234NW641. See a license therefor, as herein provided, and it Dun. Dig. 277. shall be unlawful for the owner of any dog six months old or over to allow such dog to MISCHIEVOUS DOGS run at large without being so licensed or §7285. Keeping after notice. without wearing the license tag herein pro­ vided for. (Act Apr. 21, 1931; c. 295, §2.) Owner of dog becomes liable on receiving no­ tice by seeing the forbidden act or by informa­ tion from any other person, oral or written. §7207-3. AVho arc owners.—For the pur­ Op. Atty. Gen., Oct. 30, 1929. poses of this act, the term "owner" shall, jn addition to its ordinary meaning, Include §7286. Dogs worrying livestock or poultry. any person who keeps or harbors a dog. (Act Dogs may be killed under statutory author­ Apr. 21, 1931, c. 295, §3.) ity when they are nuisances, G. S. 1923, §7287, or when they menace live stock or poultry, G. S. §7207-4. County auditor to issue license.— 1923, §7286, as amended. 175M368, 221NW430. The owner of a dog for which a license shall Common-law rule is not abrogated by this section. 175M368, 221NW430. be required, shall on or before the 15th day of July, of each year apply to the auditor of §7287. Nuisance, when—Procedure. the county in which such owner resides for a 174M457, 219NW770. license for each dog owned by him. (Act Apr. Dogs may be killed under statutory authority 21, 1931, c. 295, §4.) when they are nuisances, G. S. 1923, §7287, or when they menace live stock or poultry, G. S. §7297-5. Application.—Application for li­ 1923, §7286, as amended. 175M368, 221NW430. cense shall be made after July 15 th and at Common-law rule is not abrogated by this any time, for a dog which has come into the section. 175M368, 221NW430. possession or ownership of the applicant or RUNNING AT LARGE OF CERTAIN which has reached the age of six months after ANIMALS said date. (Act Apr. 21, 1931, c. 295, §5.) §7207-6. Contents of application.—Such §7297-1. County board to license dogs.— application shall be in writing on blank pro­ The Board of County Commissioners of any vided therefor by the county auditor and shall county, by a majority vote,, may provide for. state the breed, sex, age, color, markings and the* licensing and regulating the running at name, if any, of the dog, and if a female, large of dogs, and create a livestock indem­ whether or not spayed, and the address of the nity fund to be handled and disbursed as here­ owner and shall be signed by him, or a duly inafter set forth. After the plan therefor authorized agent of such owner. (Act Apr. shall have been in operation in any county 21, 1931, c. 295, §6.) for at least one year, the Board of County Commissioners thereof may by a majority §7207-7. License fee.—The annual license vote, abandon the same. In any county con­ fee shall be $1.00 for each male or spayed taining a city of the first class the Board of female dog and $3.00 for each unspayed County Commissioners shall exclude from the female dog. Such fee shall accompany the ap- 365