Baroda State Bank v. Peck

This action is brought by the Baroda State Bank to recover the amount of certain unpaid drafts from the defendant, Will H. Peck, who is a commission merchant doing business in Chicago.

The action is based on the following letter:

"Chicago, June 12, 1922.

"CASHIER, BARODA BANK,

"Baroda, Mich.

"Dear Sir: In confirmation of a conversation with Mr. Dorr yesterday, I hereby agree to honor all drafts to cover payment for merchandise by check made and signed by Mrs. Gladys T. Parkinson for me, on presentation.

"I should prefer having them made through the Continental Commercial National Bank of Chicago,…