South Chicago Savings Bank v. Drexel National Bank

This is an action to recover $200, the amount of a check, paid by plaintiff, South Chicago Savings Bank, upon which defendant drawee, Drexel National Bank, refused payment because the drawer directed the bank to stop payment. The court, without a jury, entered judgment for plaintiff and defendant has appealed.

The facts are stipulated. Bert Williams, on September 26, 1958, drew a check for $200 upon defendant, where he had an account. The payee, Velma Eobinson, indorsed the check “in blank” and presented it to plaintiff for payment. Plaintiff paid the amount of the check and on September 29,…