MFRS. NATIONAL BANK OF DETROIT v. Sutherland

Defendant Williamina Sutherland, administratrix of the estate of David Sutherland, held a draft from the Career Insurance Company in the amount of $2,500. On its face, the draft stated:

“Pay to the order of Williamina Sutherland, Administratrix of the Estate of David H. Sutherland, subject to the approval of the Career Insurance Company, payable through Manufacturers National Bank.”

On May 19, 1964, defendant indorsed the draft in her capacity as administratrix and was paid by the plaintiff bank through the issuance of two cashier’s checks. Shortly after the payment was made, Career Insurance…