Abate v. Bushwigk Savings Bank

Each of the three defendants separately moves, pursuant to rule 113 of the Rules of Civil Practice, for summary judgment dismissing the complaint against each moving defendant. The facts alleged in each cause of action are substantially the same.

Some years prior to September, 1948, one Mary Abate opened savings accounts with the respective defendants. In that month she changed them into joint accounts by adding the name of her son Dominick Abate (the plaintiff herein). Apparently she was illiterate and signed by fingerprints. She died on July *37423,1949. Soon thereafter said Dominick Abate…