Phillip v. First National Bank of Chicago

Mr. Presiding Justice Friend

delivered the opinion of the court.

Greorge P. Phillip, as trustee, plaintiff herein, brought suit against the First National Bank of Chicago, defendant, for breach of contract in charging his accounts with checks that were not signed as required by the agreement, thereby causing plaintiff a loss. The case was tried by the court without a jury, resulting in findings and judgment in favor of plaintiff for $5,170 and costs, from which defendant appeals.

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