American Surety Co. of New York v. First Nat. Bank
Supreme Court of Alabama
Appeal from Circuit Court, Montgomery County; Leon McCord, ‘ Judge. Action by the First National Bank of Montgomery, against the American Surety Company of New York. Judgment for plaintiff, and defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMayfield, J.
Appellant was surety on the official bond of one Garland Kirven, a notary public and ex officio justice of the peace at Linden, Marengo county, Ala. Kirven was also an attorney at law, and was, as such, engaged in negotiating loans. In this capacity, he often acted as a broker, bringing the parties together and in a way representing both parties — borrower and lender. For this purpose he also acted as abstracter of titles and attorney to pass on titles.. In this capacity he applied to one J. E. Brasfield for a loan to one D. W. Johnson, whom Kirven claimed to be a client of his, but who was…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Hatton v. HolmesCalifornia Supreme Court · 1893
- Joost v. CraigCalifornia Supreme Court · 1901
- Robertson Banking Co. v. BrasfieldSupreme Court of Alabama · 1918
- Irion v. LewisSupreme Court of Alabama · 1876
- Drake v. WebbSupreme Court of Alabama · 1879
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