First National Bank of West Monroe v. Campbell

DIXON, Judge.

The First National Bank of West Monroe appeals from an adverse judgment, rejecting its claim for $500.00 paid on a check to Sam Campbell, after the maker of the check had requested that its payment be stopped.

The maker of the check was Willie L. Sandifer, who was engaged in negotiations with Sam Campbell to purchase a laundry from Sam Campbell’s son, Sam, Jr., a nonresident. The check involved shows on its face “Deposit on Econo Washateria.”

The check was dated February 5, 1969. On February 7, Sandifer notified the bank that he wished payment be stopped on the check. Defendant…