Lynch v. Murray

HOLMES, Circuit Judge.

This appeal involves the title to bank deposits, and is governed by the law of Florida. Its correct decision depends upon the construction of a statute of that state modifying the common law of joint tenancy with the right of survivorship.

Prior to her death, Frances Lynch created joint bank accounts in various cities in the name of herself and the appellee. All funds deposited in these accounts originally were the property of Miss Lynch, or came from joint accounts of Miss Lynch and her mother. Miss Lynch died on May 19, 1942, and on that date sums aggregating more than…