Roman v. Smith

314 S.W.2d 225 (1958)

Mildred S. ROMAN et al. Appellants,

v.

Ada Davidson SMITH, Appellee.

No. 5-1373.

Supreme Court of Arkansas.

Opinion on Rehearing July 1, 1958.

George E. Pike, DeWitt, for appellants.

Reinberger & Eilbott, Pine Bluff, for appellee.

REX W. PERKINS, Special Justice.

The appellants' decedent John A. Smith, and appellee Ada Davidson Smith were husband and wife from February 10, 1946, to December 10, 1954. Prior to the time of such relationship the decedent purchased 18 United States Government Savings Bonds, Series E, payable to Sgt. John A. Smith P. O. D. (payable on death) Miss Ada…