Dobbs v. Peoples State Bank

Opinion op the Court by

Chiep Justice Clay—

Affirming.

Alleging that prior to June 6, 1932, he deposited in the Peoples State Bank the sum of $800, and that since that time the bank had refused to honor his checks in any amount except the sum of $40 paid to him on September 8, 1934, A. P. Dobbs brought this action against the bank to recover the balance due on the deposit. The bank filed an answer in four paragraphs. The first paragraph was a general denial. The second paragraph pleaded a reorganization of the bank. The third paragraph pleaded laches and estoppel. The fourth paragraph asserted…