City Nat. Bank of Galveston v. American Express Co.

This suit was brought by the City National Bank of Galveston against the American Express Company and Joe Var-nell on certain “Traveler’s Cheques.” The instruments declared upon and introduced in evidence are similar in form, varying only in serial number and amount. The form of the instruments is as follows:

“U. S. Doilar Traveler’s Cheque A3,035,-440 Three Cipher Three Five Four Four Cipher When countersigned below with this signature: W. L. Hines Jun 11, 1923 Be*279fore cashing write here city and date. Amer-iean Express Company At its paying agencies. Pay this Cheque from our Balance to the…