Nora Ray, Petitioner v. Farmers’ State Bank of Hart, Texas, Respondent

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the trial court’s judgment for Mrs. Ray, holding that she was not negligent and therefore could assert the alteration defense, and that the bank paid the check in good faith and may charge her account only for the original tenor. Justice Denton dissented, agreeing with the Court of Civil Appeals that Mrs. Ray was negligent.