Bright v. . Hood, Comr. of Banks

This is an action brought by plaintiffs against the defendant to recover $2,400 of Liberty Bonds. If the bonds for any reason cannot be returned, the value as a priority and trust claim.

The evidence on the part of the plaintiffs was to the effect that they are executors of the last will and testament of J. R. Bright, who deposited with the Bank of Sanford, U.S. Liberty bonds totaling $2,400 in 1917 and 1919. The receipt for same was signed by J. M. Ross, Cashier (by Miss Judith M. Ross) and Ida C. Holmes (now Mrs. W. M. Cade). On the first receipt, dated 5/2/1917, is the following: "Liberty…