American Trust & Savings Bank v. Austin

This action became one of interpleader and equity through the fact that one Thalheimer holding some moneys claimed by the plaintiff and also by the present defendants was allowed to pay the same into court and have substituted as defendants herein said present defendants.

One Hoffmeyer shipped from Chicago to said Thalheimer, at Syracuse, two lots of butter. He drew two drafts upon said Thalheimer for the value thereof claimed by him, being nearly $500. Upon said drafts and the -bills of lading for the butter so shipped as aforesaid he obtained from plaintiff the full amount of the drafts,…