People's National Bank v. Citizens' Saving Bank

Opinion op the Court by

Stanley, Commissioner—

Reversing.

After its demand for payment was refused, the appellant, the People’s National Bank of Paducah, sued the appellee, Citizens’ Savings Bank of Paducah, for $243.57, representing a balance in its favor in the clearing between them on February 11, 1930. The defendant pleaded payment to an employee of the bank, who it was averred was authorized to receive same. Upon submission of the case to the court, without the intervention of a jury, judgment was rendered in favor of the defendant. The plaintiff has prayed an appeal in this court.

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