Stauffer v. Henderson

OPINION

HECHT, Justice.

We consider here whether funds in a joint account belong to the survivor of the account parties. The trial court held as a matter of law that the survivor is not entitled to the funds. The court of appeals affirmed. 746 S.W.2d 533. We affirm the judgment of the court of appeals.

I

Marian K. Henderson opened a joint bank account with her sister, Mary K. Stauffer. All funds deposited to the account belonged to Marian. The only written agreement between Marian and Mary pertaining to the joint account was contained on the signature card provided by the depository and signed by…