State Savings Bank v. Baker

Plaintiff, State Savings Bank of Carleton, Michigan, filed a bill of interpleader to ascertain whether to pay a savings account of $1,945.73 to Minnie Todd, or Ruth Baker, or the estate of Mary Ehle, deceased, defendants herein. Mrs. Ehle, an elderly lady, moved into the home of Mrs. Todd on August 2, Í929. She had but a short time previously lived with relatives of Ruth Baker. In September, 1929, she opened a savings account in her own name in plaintiff bank, but within a day or two thereafter directed the cashier to add the name of Minnie Todd to the account, and thus make it a joint…