Jefferson Bank & Trust v. Hunt

HODGES, Justice.*

This case was commenced in the trial court by plaintiff, Jefferson Bank & Trust (Bank) as an action in interpleader to determine its responsibility with respect to a trust established by defendant Robert L. Hunt as settlor, and defendant Melrose Davis as beneficiary (now the personal representative of his estate). It was alleged that a dispute existed between Hunt and Davis regarding the proper party to whom distribution should be made by the Bank as trustee. In answer to the complaint, Davis asserted that no valid controversy existed, and counterclaimed against the Bank for…