First City National Bank of Oxford v. Long-Lewis Hardware Co.

BRADLEY, Judge.

This appeal arises out of a civil action in the Circuit Court of Calhoun County. Appellee, Long-Lewis Hardware Company, recovered damages on the basis of a statement made by an employee of First City National Bank of Oxford, Alabama to a representative of Long-Lewis concerning a check drawn on the appellant bank by a third person. After the presentation of evidence by both parties, Long-Lewis’ claim for damages was submitted to a jury. The jury rendered a verdict in favor of Long-Lewis in the amount of $6,150.40. From the judgment entered on Long-Lewis’ cause of action the bank…