Burns v. Nemo

This is an action in equity by Dr. Conrad Burns, executor of the estate of Abe Bums, deceased. It is against his sister, Betty F. Nemo, demanding transfer to the estate of three joint tenancy bank accounts, established between her and her father. Plaintiff and defendant were the only children of decedent.

Mr. Burns died testate September 13, 1956, at the age of 70. In September 1955 he established two joint tenancy bank accounts with defendant, and in February 1956 a third account. The signed cards were in the customary joint tenancy form, with ownership in the survivor.

The executor claims…