Iowa State Savings Bank v. City National Bank

“Tipton, Iowa, June 4, 1914.

1. Bills and notes : acaratenwiifing" On June 14, 1914, one Lon Fraseur drew and delivered to one EL I. Ball a check on the defendant bank, as follows:

“ClTY NATIONAL BANK

“Pay to the order of EL I.. Ball $1,035.00 Ten hundred thirty-ñve and no/100 dollars with ex.

“Lon Fraseur.”

Thereafter, on the same day, Ball endorsed and delivered the check to the plaintiff; but, before paying any money thereon, and before giving Ball credit for the same, plaintiff telegraphed an inquiry to the defendant, as follows:

“Fairfield, Iowa, June 4, 1914.

“City National Bank, Tipton, Iowa.

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