De War v. First Nat. Bank
Oregon Supreme Court
From Douglas: James W. Hamilton, Judge. In Banc. Statement by Mb. Justice Benson. This is an action by Marie De War against tbe First National Bank of Roseburg, for tbe recovery of money.
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From Douglas: James W. Hamilton, Judge. In Banc. Statement by Mb. Justice Benson. This is an action by Marie De War against tbe First National Bank of Roseburg, for tbe recovery of money. Tbe pleadings so far as they are of interest in tbe discussion are as follows: Complaint: “That for many years prior to November 26, 1909, tbe plaintiff was a depositor of said bank, and from time to time deposited funds therein, and on November 26,1909, plaintiff had on deposit in said First National Bank of Roseburg, Oregon, tbe sum of $3,611.40, which money she bad deposited in said bank to her own…
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Benson
1, 2. The evidence submitted upon the trial discloses that either on November 26, 1909, or a short time prior thereto, the plaintiff, having $3,611.40 on deposit in defendant bank, of which T. R. Sheridan was president, had a conversation with him in the bank wherein she expressed a willingness to lend a portion of her money, not exceeding $3,000, if good security were had. There is a conflict between her testimony and that of Sheridan as to who was to pass upon the *265sufficiency of the security. She says that she never authorized him to make any loan without consulting her, and that she told…
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