bank check
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Case Law, Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)
Definitions from Case Law
From 77 U.S. 152 - Bank of the Republic v. Millard · 1869Most cited · 181 citing opinions
The right of the depositor is a chose in action, and his check does not transfer the debt, or give a lien upon it to a third person without the assent of the depositary.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
An instrument by which a depositor seeks to withdraw funds from the bank. See 21 L. R. A. (N. S.) 703.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910