J.R. Simplot, Inc. v. Knight

J.R. Simplot, Inc., d/b/a Simplot Soilbuilders, appeals the trial court’s summary judgment dismissal of its conversion claim against Yakima Federal Savings and Loan Association for paying on a forged endorsement. Simplot contends a hyphen between two payees’ names on a check means that it is payable jointly and the court erred by determining the check was payable in the alternative. We agree and reverse.

*371Simplot had a security interest in Richard L. Knight’s 1996 crops. Simplot notified prospective crop buyers of its security interest. These notices requested buyers to include Simplot’s name…