Braswell v. First State Bank of Amarillo

NORTHCUTT, Justice.

On March 30, 1962, Harvey Braswell d/b/a Harvey’s Surplus & Salvage issued and delivered his check to one B. J. Coode in the sum of $570. The check was drawn’ upon his account with the North State Bank of Amarillo, Amarillo, Texas, and made payable to the order of B. J. Coode. On April 18, 1962, the check was endorsed by B. J. Coode as follows: “Pay to the-order of First State Bank, Amarillo',, Texas.” On the same day, Coode’s account was credited by the First State Bank for the full amount of the check. Before the check was received for payment by the North State-Bank,…