Bennett v. Tower Grove Bank & Trust Co.

SAMUEL A. DEW, Special Commissioner.

The respondent (plaintiff) sued the appellant and the defendant Mutual Bank & Trust Company, banking corporations, to recover for what he denominated as a conversion of respondent’s check and proceeds thereof, and for punitive damages, interest and attorneys’ fees. The case was tried without a jury. The court gave judgment for respondent and against appellant in the principal sum of $3,650, accrued interest in the amount of $408.50, and punitive damages $1,000, a total of $5,058.50, plus costs. From that judgment this appeal is taken. The court further…