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BLANK INDORSEMENT, contracts

BLANK INDORSEMENT, contracts. An indorsement which does not mention the name of the person in whose favor it is made; it is usually made by writing the of the person in whose favor it is made; it is usually made by writing the name of the indorser on the back of the bill. Chit. Bills, 170. name of the indorser on the back of the bill. Chit. Bills, 170. 2. When a bill or note has been indorsed in blank, its negotiability 2. When a bill or note has been indorsed in blank, its negotiability cannot afterwards be restrained. 1 Esp. N. P. Cas. 180; 1 Bl. Rep. 295. As cannot afterwards be restrained. 1 Esp. N. P. Cas. 180; 1 Bl. Rep. 295. As many persons as agree may join in suing on a bill when indorsed in blank; many persons as agree may join in suing on a bill when indorsed in blank; for although it was given to one alone, yet by allowing the others to join for although it was given to one alone, yet by allowing the others to join in the suit, he has 'Made them sharers in his rights. 8 Camp. N. P. Cas. in the suit, he has 'Made them sharers in his rights. 8 Camp. N. P. Cas. 239. Vide Indorsement; Negotiable paper; Restrictive indorsement. 239. Vide Indorsement; Negotiable paper; Restrictive indorsement.