York v. American Nat. Bank of Silver City, N.M.

ZINN, Justice.

On August 28, 1914, appellant issued and delivered to W. N. York its certificate of deposit in the sum of $1,000, payable six months after date, with interest at the rate of 4 per cent, per annum. W. N. York died on July 7, 1915, intestate, W. J. Malcolm, a son-in-law, was appointed administrator of the estate of W. N. York. As such administrator he presented his letters of administration to the appellant, and inquired whether there was any money on deposit with appellant to the credit of his decedent. He was informed that there was $410.15 on open account, and received that…