Legal Opinion
Vilner v. Crocker National Bank
California Court of Appeal
Decided February 26, 1979No. Civ. 43086PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
HALVONIK, J.
Appellant Vilner operates a restaurant in Marin County. In 1970 he entered into a written night depository agreement with respondent Crocker. The agreement included a standard clause exculpating the bank from liability for loss except for losses attributable to gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Appellant regularly used the night depository service of respondent in Novato, normally making drops Sunday evening or before banking hours Monday morning. On Monday, December 17, 1973, appellant went to Crocker’s Novato branch between 5:30 and 6 a.m. He unlocked the night…
2Cases cited16 opinions
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- Hiroshima v. Bank of ItalyCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1926
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