Hackett v. Broadway National Bank

HALL, Justice.

Plaintiff-appellee Broadway National Bank brought this suit against defendant-appellant Willie B. Hackett pleading the following facts: On January 31, 1977, defendant issued a check to Eladio Jimenez in the amount of $2,500.00 drawn on the Frost National Bank of San Antonio, Texas. Jimenez negotiated the check to plaintiff. The check was accepted by plaintiff in the ordinary course of business, in good faith, and for value. The check was dishonored by the Frost National Bank because defendant’s account had insufficient funds. Thereafter, defendant stopped payment on the check.…