Bank of Nevada v. Butler Aviation-O'hare, Inc.

OPINION

By the Court,

Gunderson, J.:

Respondents sued to recover damages incurred when bank officers furnished respondents’ credit manager incorrect information about a bank customer’s account. Although the trial court dismissed the action against all bank officers, it entered judgment against the bank. The bank appeals, contending that dismissal of the action against the officers precluded liability on the part of the bank. It further contends that the trial court should have required respondents to prove their case by clear and convincing evidence.

Respondents’ credit manager telephoned the…