First State Bank & Trust Co. of Edinburg v. George

OPINION

BISSETT, Justice.

This is a suit to recover $57,971.47 because payment was stopped on six checks. The First State Bank & Trust Company of Edinburg, Texas, hereinafter called “Bank”, instituted suit against Mike E. George and wife, Letha K. George, hereinafter called “Georges”, to recover damages for six checks signed by the Georges, payable to the order of Joe Davis and deposited in accounts owned by Davis, upon which payment was subsequently stopped. Trial was to a jury, which returned a verdict in favor of the Georges. Judgment was entered on the jury’s verdict. The Bank has appealed.

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