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

(1931) 41 Ll L Rep 138

COURT OF APPEAL.

Before Lord Justice Scrutton, Lord Justice Greer and Lord Justice Romer.

Negotiable instruments - Cheque - Indorsement -Cumberbirch, partner in Cumberbirch & Potts, solicitors for executors of T, prepares cheque payable to X & Co. in his own writing for signature by executors and leaves space after words X & Co.-Cheque drawn on defendant bank-"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 Westminster Bank to the account of company of which he was chairman-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, 79, 80, 82-