Edwards v. Bryan

Plaintiff (appellant) was on February 15, 1924, depositor of the Bank of Flomaton, of which bank defendant (appellee) was cashier and principal stockholder. On said above named date defendant executed to plaintiff the following instrument, which forms the foundation of the present suit;

“Flomaton, Ala., Feb. 15, 1924.

“This is to say that I am personally responsible to C. W. Edwards for his time deposit in the Bank of Flomaton in the sum of $5,000.00 at the rate of 7 per cent, interest until the contemplated business matters have been perfected in the sale and issue of stock has been made.

“[Sign…