Old National Bank & Union Trust Co. v. Kendall

The plaintiff, as administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Fay Kendall, deceased, brought this action against the Seattle-First National Bank and Fay Kendall, a minor, to recover the balance of a savings account in the defendant bank. The minor, appearing by her guardian ad litem, answered, asserting sole ownership of the account. Defendant bank, by its answer and cross-complaint, disclaimed all interest in the fund, and deposited it with the clerk of the court. A trial to the court resulted in a judgment in favor of the minor, and plaintiff appealed. The judgment dismissed the…