Southwestern Shipping Corp. v. Anlyan

Both parties waived jury, findings and conclusions. Plaintiff sues on an assignment to plaintiff of funds to be forwarded from Italy to the National City Bank in New York City in the amount of $37,222. It is conceded that defendant did not pay said moneys to plaintiff. On September 15, 1951 defendant wrote to the National City Bank:

“ With reference to a credit of $37,222 which you will receive for my account from Crédito Lombardo, Milano, please note that I wish said amount to be paid to:

Southwestern Shipping Corporation 2, Broadway, New York.

Kindly consider above instructions as irrevocable…