SouthTrust Bank v. PartsBase.com, Inc.

In the underlying action, PartsBase.com, Inc. (drawer) filed a one count complaint against SouthTrust Bank (Bank) under section 674.403, Florida Statutes (2000) for damages arising from the payment of a check after the drawer had delivered a stop-payment order. Bank filed a third-party complaint against the payee of the check, Ariba, Inc. (payee). Bank appeals a final judgment finding it liable to the drawer for the full amount of the check ($161,564), and finding no liability on the part of payee.

Bank claims the trial court erred in denying its motions for summary judgment and directed…