Legal Opinion
Bader v. Central Fidelity Bank
Supreme Court of Virginia
Decided February 26, 1993No. Record 920511PublishedCited by 35 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Hassell
In this appeal, we consider what statute of limitations governs a cause of action for conversion against a bank that paid proceeds on checks containing forged endorsements.
This case was decided on a motion for summary judgment, and there are no disputes of material facts. In late 1986 or early 1987, Mary Eve Bader opened a financial account with the stockbrokerage firm of Legg, Mason, Wood, Walker, Inc. (Legg Mason). Legg Mason agreed to manage certain stocks or securities for her.
In November 1988, Robert Bader, Mrs. Bader’s husband, obtained three checks made by Legg Mason payable to Mrs.…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- Pigott v. MoranSupreme Court of Virginia · 1986
- Vines v. BranchSupreme Court of Virginia · 1992
- Buckeye National Bank v. Huff & CookSupreme Court of Virginia · 1912
- J. F. Toner & Son, Inc. v. Staunton Production Credit Ass'nSupreme Court of Virginia · 1989
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