First International Bank v. Rockey
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Pacific county, Hewen, J., entered January 6, 1921, upon the verdict of a jury rendered in favor of the defendant, in an action on a promissory note.
1Opinion of the CourtHovey, J.
Appellant bank commissioner sued the respondent and his co-maker on a promissory note given to the bank, which is now being liquidated by the appellant. The wives of the makers' of the note were also made parties.
*664The respondent, among other defenses, pleaded payment, and also plead by way of cross-complaint that there was due him a dividend upon a deposit which he had in the bank at the time it failed. The cause was tried before a jury. A verdict was returned against the appellant upon his cause of action and in favor of the -respondent upon his cross-complaint. Appellant asked for a directed…
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