Illinois Grain Corporation v. Anthony Schleman

The appellant [plaintiff in the trial court], hereafter known as Amexco, brought its action seeking recovery of amounts paid by it to holders of certain of its Travelers Cheques. Said cheques were in the possession of [and stolen from] the office of the appellee-defendant, hereafter known as AAA. This action was based on the alleged failure of AAA to comply with an agreement between Amexco and AAA, whereby AAA obtained possession of said cheques for purposes of sale to the general public. The cause was heard and decided below on a stipulated set of facts, and judgment was rendered for the defendant-appellee.