Alexander S. Hays, Respondent v. Henry A. Hathorn, Appellants

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals reversed the trial court's judgment in favor of the plaintiff, holding that the plaintiff was not the legal owner or real party in interest of the promissory note and therefore could not maintain the action. The Court also held that the trial court erred in excluding the defendants' evidence intended to rebut the plaintiff's prima facie title.