Leaderbrand v. Central State Bank of Wichita

The opinion of the court was delivered by This is an action by one who claims to be the holder of a check
against the payor bank for retaining said check, after receipt,
beyond its "midnight deadline" before giving notice of dishonor
as required by K.S.A. 84-4-301 and 84-4-302 of the Uniform
Commercial Code. The trial court sustained the defendant's motion
for summary judgment on the ground the plaintiff was not a proper
party to bring the action, and appeal has been duly perfected. The Electrified Water Company of Shreveport, Louisiana, was
owned and operated by Ralph L. Leaderbrand, the brother of the
plaintiff herein, Charles L. Leaderbrand (appellant). The
plaintiff was a part-time salesman for the Electrified Water
Company selling, among other things, White Shield Wonder Cleaner.