Sliscovich v. Scandinavian-American Bank

This action was brought in conversion, to recover from the Scandinavian-American Bank and J. F. Lane, its cashier, $200,000. After the issues were made up, the trial court dismissed the case as to the bank and Lane upon a motion for judgment upon the pleadings. The plaintiff has appealed from that order.

The facts as shown by the pleadings are as follows: The plaintiff, on July 3, 1911, wrote a letter addressed to Mr. J. F. Lane, in care of the Scandinavian-American Bank, Seattle, Washington, as follows:

“Dear Sir:—Please find enclosed herewith certificate number four (4) for 2,199 shares of…