County counsel says recipient — not county — should answer Evergreen Bank demand after stop payment was cashed
Legal counsel briefed the board on a demand letter from Evergreen Bank seeking repayment on funds withdrawn after a stop payment was placed; counsel said the recipient was notified before cashing the check and the county’s initial position is that liability lies with the check recipient, not the county.
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County legal staff reviewed court filings and a January 27, 2026 demand letter from Evergreen Bank related to a stop‑payment on a county check and litigation that followed.
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