Michigan Nationa Bank v. Melru International, Ltd.

HAVERFIELD, Judge.

Defendant national banking association takes this interlocutory appeal to review an order denying its motion to dismiss for improper venue and lack of jurisdiction over its person.

Plaintiffs, Melru International, Ltd., is a Florida corporation which sells fish and shrimp products. Defendant Finnsilver, a Michigan corporation, agreed to purchase from Melru fish for $83,220.05 and to make part payment from the defendant Michigan National Bank of Detroit through an irrevocable letter of credit for $50,000 payable to Melru as beneficiary. Melru delivered the fish; but claims…