Topic: Bank Accidentally Gives Man $5 Million
wiley's photo
Sun 03/02/08 08:58 AM
The guy knew the money wasn't his. Open and shut case. Bank error or not.

Fanta46's photo
Sun 03/02/08 09:00 AM
OK, if the money had been in your bank account who would you be pissed at the man they gave it to or the bank?

The bank is quilty of incompetence.

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Sun 03/02/08 09:01 AM



Aye, Ayedrinker drinker

Trial by jury!!


whose paying for it?..seems like you missed this the first time around...noway


it's really simple common law principle that covers this issue and there is not viable chance this dolt would ever be successful at trial. It's an old principle that has been relied on since before 1900...

if the money is paid out in error then the receiver does not legally own the money because it is inequitable that he should keep...the inequitable principle is root of the enrichment principle...no one should unjustly enrich themselves at the expense of someone else....


not really missing the point, just having a little fun....

the guys going to be ordered to pay some sort of restitution, its pretty much all there is to it, but if he has a good lawyer i'd say sue the bank for mental damages caused by not taking the money back in the first place.... tort reform needs fixed in this country maybe this will put a spot lite on that as well.


I know you were just having fun on your island...I was thinkin fanta missed it....drinker

Kat_68's photo
Sun 03/02/08 09:01 AM

Then there is one more law that needs to be changed. To me that sounds like a special law to make the rich richer. There is nothing wrong with being wealthy, and striving to become more so. However, such a law makes sure the one who pays for the bank’s error is not the one who made it.


if you lost your purse and it had all your money in it some ID but the person who found it took all your the money and threw purse away do you think that person should be able to keep your money and not be forced to give it back to you if caught...after all it was your mistake for losing your purse...


That has happened to me. I was stupid enough to leave it somewhere. My Bad. I had to replace all ID and credit cards. All my own fault for being forgetful. Finders Keepers. Losers Weepers.

wiley's photo
Sun 03/02/08 09:03 AM

OK, if the money had been in your bank account who would you be pissed at the man they gave it to or the bank?

The bank is quilty of incompetence.


I'm guessing it's either the bank or the DA that brought charges. I'm sure the guy who lost $5 mill is pissed at the bank. But that's besides the point.

Fanta46's photo
Sun 03/02/08 09:03 AM
I know you were just having fun on your island...I was thinkin fanta missed it....

Here or there,, I think you are missing it!drinker

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Sun 03/02/08 09:04 AM


Then there is one more law that needs to be changed. To me that sounds like a special law to make the rich richer. There is nothing wrong with being wealthy, and striving to become more so. However, such a law makes sure the one who pays for the bank’s error is not the one who made it.


if you lost your purse and it had all your money in it some ID but the person who found it took all your the money and threw purse away do you think that person should be able to keep your money and not be forced to give it back to you if caught...after all it was your mistake for losing your purse...


That has happened to me. I was stupid enough to leave it somewhere. My Bad. I had to replace all ID and credit cards. All my own fault for being forgetful. Finders Keepers. Losers Weepers.


that really sucks! bet it was a real pain in the arse.

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Sun 03/02/08 09:05 AM
Edited by northrn_yanke on Sun 03/02/08 09:05 AM

OK, if the money had been in your bank account who would you be pissed at the man they gave it to or the bank?

The bank is quilty of incompetence.


the bank of course but then I make mistakes as well so what's the big deal...the law is you can't enrich yourself by mistake at someone else's expense...that protects all of us is making a mistake....you, me and the bank who is owned by shareholders....

wiley's photo
Sun 03/02/08 09:06 AM
northrn your avie is giving me a headache...

Fanta46's photo
Sun 03/02/08 09:08 AM


OK, if the money had been in your bank account who would you be pissed at the man they gave it to or the bank?

The bank is quilty of incompetence.


the bank of course but then I make mistakes as well so what's the big deal...the law is you can't enrich yourself by mistake at someone else's expense...that protects all of us is making a mistake....you, me and the bank who is owned by shareholders....


I accept responsibility for my mistakes!!!drinker

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Sun 03/02/08 09:12 AM



OK, if the money had been in your bank account who would you be pissed at the man they gave it to or the bank?

The bank is quilty of incompetence.


the bank of course but then I make mistakes as well so what's the big deal...the law is you can't enrich yourself by mistake at someone else's expense...that protects all of us is making a mistake....you, me and the bank who is owned by shareholders....


I accept responsibility for my mistakes!!!drinker


you probably do but you do have limits ?...if you mistakenly put thousands of $$$$$ in an atm deposit into your exes account by mistake would you not ask for that money back?...bigsmile

Fanta46's photo
Sun 03/02/08 09:16 AM
Edited by Fanta46 on Sun 03/02/08 09:17 AM
If I did that then I would be grossly incompetent and would call myself a dumbass!

Are you that careless with your money?
I'm not!!!

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Sun 03/02/08 09:16 AM

northrn your avie is giving me a headache...


ain't she cute?...laugh

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Sun 03/02/08 09:17 AM

If I did that then I would be grossly incompetent and would call myself a dumbass!

Are you that careless with your money?
I'm not!!!


that wasn't the question.....would you not ask for your money back?

Fanta46's photo
Sun 03/02/08 09:17 AM
If you are I hope you dont work at a bank!!laugh laugh laugh laugh

Kat_68's photo
Sun 03/02/08 09:18 AM


OK, if the money had been in your bank account who would you be pissed at the man they gave it to or the bank?

The bank is quilty of incompetence.


the bank of course but then I make mistakes as well so what's the big deal...the law is you can't enrich yourself by mistake at someone else's expense...that protects all of us is making a mistake....you, me and the bank who is owned by shareholders....


Sounds like you might be one of those shareholders. That is the name of the shareholding game. The corp. wins, you get paid. They lose, You pay. That is also why there is the FDIC. All the interest we pay in adds up to trillions. Let the bank do it's job, and cough up the money for their own mistakes. It's not like it will hurt the bank in a bad way. AND they can claim a bigger loss on THEIR taxes and get most of it back anyway!!!

Fanta46's photo
Sun 03/02/08 09:18 AM
No, Id kiss it good bye.
I know my ex-wife!!!laugh laugh laugh laugh

wiley's photo
Sun 03/02/08 09:19 AM
FDIC only insures up to $100,000. Wouldn't do a hill of beans in this case.

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Sun 03/02/08 09:25 AM
Sounds like you might be one of those shareholders. That is the name of the shareholding game. The corp. wins, you get paid. They lose, You pay. That is also why there is the FDIC. All the interest we pay in adds up to trillions. Let the bank do it's job, and cough up the money for their own mistakes. It's not like it will hurt the bank in a bad way. AND they can claim a bigger loss on THEIR taxes and get most of it back anyway!!!


so you'd not tell the old lady walking in front of you that she dropped a $100.00 bill on the ground...it was her mistake and you have no problem picking it up for yourself..huh

Fanta46's photo
Sun 03/02/08 09:28 AM
No, Like this man, Id tell her
If she insisted it was mine and refused to take it though I wouldnt stand there and argue with her about.laugh laugh