Barret v. Skalsky

The opinion'of the court was delivered by

Hopkins, J.:

The action was one by the receiver of a failed bank against its officers and directors to recover, for the benefit of the depositors, on account of deposits alleged to have been made with the consent of the officers and directors when the bank was insolvent.

An objection by the defendants to the introduction of evidence was sustained, and plaintiff appeals.

The controversy involves the question as to whether the statutory liability of the officers and directors of banks for deposits made during the insolvency of the bank is personal and privy…