Seventh Elect Church v. First Seattle Dexter Horton National Bank

Daniel Salwt died intestate June 11, 1929, at which time there was on deposit in his name, in two banks at Seattle, money in excess of $100,000. In addition thereto, several parcels of real estate situated within the State of Washington stood in his name. Salwt (also known as Suit) left surviving him, as his sole heirs, the defendants Arnell R. Suit and Clayton A. Suit. The Dexter Horton National Bank of Seattle, now the First Seattle Dexter Horton National Bank, was appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Daniel Salwt, deceased, and filed an inventory as required by law.…