SLINGSBY AND OTHERS v. DISTRICT BANK, LTD. (MANCHESTER).

(1931) 40 Ll L Rep 360

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Wright.

Negotiable instruments-Cheque-Indorsement -Purchase of war loan by plaintiffs (executors of T)-Cheque drawn on defendant bank by Cumberbirch & Potts (solicitors managing estate)- "Pay X & Co. . . . or order"-Fraudulent alteration of cheque by Cumberbirch to: "Pay X & Co. per Cumberbirch & Potts or order" - Cheque indorsed "Cumberbirch & Potts" and paid by Cumberbirch into account of company to which he was indebted- Cheque cleared and plaintiffs' account at defendant bank debited-Claim by plaintiffs against defendant bank - Duty of customer towards bank-Bills of Exchange Act, 1882, Sects. 60, 64, 80