Legal Opinion
Von Gohren v. Pacific National Bank
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided January 16, 1973No. 630-2PublishedCited by 45 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtPearson, C.J.
This appeal requires a determination of the legal rights and responsibilities of two relatively innocent parties, both of whom were victimized by the criminal activities of a fiduciary.
Resolution of the issues requires an interpretation of certain provisions of articles 1, 3, and 4 of the Uniform Commercial Code, RCW 62A.1-101, et seq. The facts are largely undisputed.
In the fall of 1967, plaintiff (respondent, E. L. Von Goh-ren, d/b/a Fencing and Awning Company) hired Ella Martin as the bookkeeper and general office assistant of his.' retail business. Plaintiff did not check her references…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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- Bird & Sons Sales Corporation v. TobinCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1935
- Gray v. BoyleWashington Supreme Court · 1909
- Mott Iron Works v. Metropolitan BankWashington Supreme Court · 1914
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3Cited by45 opinions
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- Coeur D'Alene Mining Co. v. First National BankIdaho Supreme Court · 1990
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