Northumberland County v. West End National Bank

KIVKO, P.J.,

The County of Northumberland (“county”) has instituted this action in assumpsit against The West End National Bank of Shamokin (“bank”) to recover $56,382.02 allegedly paid over by the bank during a three and a half year period to Robert G. Perles, a bookkeeper-*677employe of the county, upon presentment by Perles of checks owned by the county, bearing in some fashion the legend “Northumberland County Home and Hospital.” Thereafter, the payments were allegedly appropriated by Perles for- his own use. By answer, the bank has denied these allegations and in new matter has raised the…