Grant v. Colonial Bank & Trust Co.

The plaintiffs seek declaratory relief concerning a savings bank account (account no. 1690) issued by Colonial Bank and Trust Company (Colonial). 1 2 The trial judge made findings, adopted by him as a report of material facts, and determined ownership of the funds in account no. 1690. The final decree made a declaration of rights and gave Colonial directions concerning payment of the funds in the account. Colonial appealed. The evidence is reported. Except as otherwise noted, the facts are stated in accordance with the judge’s findings, which are justified by the evidence.

The trustees of…