New York Court of Appeals

Jonas M. Wheeler, Respondent v. Mertilla Warner, Appellant

February 20, 187247 N.Y. 519

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals reversed the lower court's judgment, holding that a promissory note payable on demand is due forthwith and the six‑year statute of limitations begins to run from the date of the note without any required demand. Consequently, the plaintiff's action was barred by the limitations period and a new trial was ordered.