Hubbard v. Wiggins

While sbe dwelt among tbe living, tbe testatrix purchased three United States Savings Bonds, Series D, of tbe value of $100.00 each, which were payable to herself or ber nephew Sam Hubbard, and six United States Savings Bonds, Series D, of tbe value of $1,000.00 each, which were payable to herself alone. Sbe placed tbe three $100.00 bonds in an unmarked envelope. Sbe put tbe six $1,000.00 bonds in another envelope bearing ber name and the notation “personal account.”

Tbe testatrix bad tbe legal power to dispose of tbe six $1,000.00 bonds by will. It was otherwise with respect to tbe three…