Steinhauser v. Repko

John Repko had little or no understanding of financial matters and depended upon his relatives for advice. After accumulating a substantial amount of money at home, upon the advice of his sister, he decided *264to rent a safe deposit box. His niece told him that it was “advisable” to have “someone on the box” with him.

Sometime thereafter, when decedent met with appellee and her husband, he said: “Mildred, I want you on the safety deposit box with me.” Appellee’s husband testified that the decedent stated he read and understood the lease agreement with the bank. However, when he was asked on…