Coffee County Bank v. Mitchum

Otis Dale Mitchum filed a complaint against Coffee County Bank (Bank), seeking to recover $26,115.28 in damages. The case was submitted to the jury on the claims of money had and received and conversion.

The jury returned a verdict in favor of Mitchum and against the Bank. The jury assessed Mitchum's damages at $20,800, plus interest.

The Bank appeals. This case is before this court pursuant to Ala. Code 1975, § 12-2-7(6). We affirm.

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