Cauthorne v. First National Bank of Maryland

By Judge Verbena M. Askew

In 1992 Plaintiff Betty Cauthorne filed suit1 initially against First National Bank of Maryland (“FNBM”) which impleaded First American Bank of Virginia (“FABV”) and J. Steven Buis, Administrator of the Estate of David Murray, for breach of warranty under § 8.4-207. FABV then filed a cross-claim against Buis on the same theory.

FABV and FNBM both filed Motions for Summary Judgment. Judge Stephens denied summary judgment, as a material fact respecting the existence of an imposter remained in dispute. FNBM filed a Motion to Reconsider the decision, which was denied.

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