Smith v. Adcock

Smith, Judge.

Adcock and others brought suit against Smith, the appellant, charging that she was an executor de son tort (Code § 113-1102) with respect to funds held in four joint banking accounts. Both parties moved for summary judgment. As to one of the accounts, a certificate of deposit, the trial court held that Smith was not the owner of the funds, had converted them, and was, therefore, an executor de son tort. Judgment was entered for double the amount of the funds. Smith appeals this part of the judgment, contending an issue of fact remained as to whether her handling of the funds was…