Legal Opinion

Unbank Co. v. Dolphin Temporary Help Services, Inc.

Court of Appeals of Minnesota

Decided May 19, 1992No. C5-91-2354Published

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

PETERSON, Judge.

The Unbank Company appeals from a judgment for respondent Dolphin Temporary Help Services, Inc. Unbank claims it is a holder in due course of a check Dolphin issued to Ricky D. Smith. We agree and reverse.

FACTS

The parties stipulated to the following facts. Unbank operates a number of check cashing facilities in the metropolitan area. Dolphin operates a temporary employment business for casual laborers.

On December 5, 1991, Dolphin issued a payroll cheek to Ricky D. Smith. Smith reported the check as lost. Dolphin stopped payment on the check and issued a replacement…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Eldon's Super Fresh Stores, Inc. v. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1973
  2. Money Mart Check Cashing Center, Inc. v. Epicycle Corp.Supreme Court of Colorado · 1983
  3. Wohlrabe v. PownellSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1981
  4. St. Cloud National Bank & Trust Co. v. Sobania Construction Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1974
  5. Trail Leasing, Inc. v. Drovers First American BankSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1989

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