Barham v. Sugar Creek National Bank

PAUL PRESSLER, Justice.

Appellant appeals a Summary Judgment granted the Plaintiff below. Appellee’s original petition alleges that on August 10, 1979, Nugent Equipment Company of Lafayette, Louisiana executed a check payable to Reggie Barham, d/b/a Southwest Pipe & Supply for $6,250.25. On August 27, Bar-ham, endorsed this check by placing his account number on its reverse side and deposited it in his account with Appellee. Immediately upon deposit, Barham withdrew the full amount of the deposit. The check was later returned to Appellee marked “Payment Stopped.” Appellee gave notice of its…