Hoffower v. Pennsylvania Exchange Bank

Judgment reversed on the law and facts and a new trial granted, with costs to the appellant to abide the event. Memorandum: Plaintiff partnership is the holder and payee of four cheeks drawn upon the defendant bank and forwarded through banking channels to defendant bank for collection with direction “ to protest and wire non-payment ”. The defendant bank sent notice of protest and nonpayment as to two of the cheeks 23 days after receipt of the same, and as to the other two checks, 22 days after the receipt thereof. The plaintiff brought an action in negligence against the bank and has…