Kilgore National Bank v. Moore Bros. Lumber Co.

Mr. Presiding Judge Harvey

delivered the opinion of the Commission of Appeals, Section A.

J. O. Waddell had on deposit in the Kilgore National Bank of Kilgore, Texas, (hereinafter called the bank) the approximate sum of $350.00. He applied to Moore Brothers, a firm engaged in the lumber business at Grand Saline, Texas, for the purchase of some lumber. In payment for the lumber, he tendered two checks drawn by him against the bank in favor of Moore Brothers. The amount of the two checks was approximately $350.00. Before accepting the checks or delivering the lumber, G. J. Moore, a member of said…