Faulkner v. Bank of Topeka

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Burch, J.:

E. 0. Faulkner brings this original proceeding in, mandamus to compel the Bank of Topeka to transfer to him on its books certain shares of its capital stock. The bank refuses to make the transfer because it claims a lien on the stock. The stock was owned formerly by C. J. Devlin, to whom was issued a certificate therefor in the following form:

“No. 449.' Shares $100 each. No. Shares 25. This is to certify that Chas. J. Devlin is entitled to twenty-five (25) shares of $100 each in the capital stock of the Bank of Topeka, Kansas, transferable at…