Wantuck v. United Savings and Loan Association

ROBERT G. BRADY, Special Judge.

This is a declaratory judgment action brought to determine the ownership of a $10,000.00 investment account represented by a certificate issued by United Savings and Loan Association (hereinafter referred to as United) reading: “ * * * Louis H. Mengerhausen and St. John Evangelical and Reformed Church, the United Church of Christ, as joint tenants with right of sur-vivorship.” Mr. Mengerhausen is deceased and defendant claims the account as a surviving joint tenant. Plaintiff is deceased’s executor. The trial court found for the church. The Springfield Court of…