Legal Opinion
Farmers Bank of State of Delaware v. Howard
Court of Chancery of Delaware
Decided March 22, 1971PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DUFFY, Chancellor:
This is an interpleader action by Farmers Bank of the State of Delaware to determine which of two claimants is entitled to a savings deposit: Mildred Howard or the Executor of the Estate of Sadie Cooper Rust, deceased.
The account was in the name of Mrs. Rust, only. On July 8, 1967 she directed the Bank to add to the account the name of Mildred Howard but specifically instructed that Mrs. Howard not be told of this until after her own death. The Bank followed that instruction. Mrs. Rust died on February 22, 1968, this action was brought thereafter.
Mrs. Howard originally…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Stevenson v. HenningSupreme Court of Delaware · 1970
- Delaware Trust Co. v. FitzMauriceCourt of Chancery of Delaware · 1943
- Bryant, Griffith & Brunson, Inc. v. General Newspapers, Inc.Superior Court of Delaware · 1935
- Howard v. Farmers Bank of the StateSupreme Court of Delaware · 1970
- Farmers Bank of State of Delaware v. HowardCourt of Chancery of Delaware · 1969
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3Cited by7 opinions
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- Jacobs v. Pabst Brewing Co.District Court, D. Delaware · 1982
- Rumsey Electric Co. v. University of DelawareSuperior Court of Delaware · 1975
- Lewis v. Home Insurance CompanySuperior Court of Delaware · 1973
- Peters Grazing Association v. LegerskiWyoming Supreme Court · 1975
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