Helfritz v. Riegle

ROBERT H. WINGFIELD, Circuit Judge.

Final decree: This suit evokes the jurisdiction of the court under chapter 87, Florida Statutes, to determine the ownership of joint savings accounts opened by the decedent, Werner H. Helfritz, during his lifetime. Five accounts are involved. On three of these accounts, the surviving codepositor is Richard A. Helfritz, decedent’s minor son by a prior marriage to Jerry L. Robinson. On two of the accounts, the surviving co-depositor is decedent’s widow, Lillian C. Helfritz.

The complaint was filed by Richard A. Helfritz by his mother and next friend, Jerry L.…