Middaugh v. Keystone Custodian Funds, Inc.

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE McNAMARA

delivered the opinion of the court:

Irene Middaugh, as executrix of the estate of Margaret G. Fidler, deceased, petitioned the circuit court of Cook County for the issuance of a citation to recover stock and proceeds of redeemed stock allegedly held by decedent and Bernadine V. Strand in tenancy in common at the time of decedent’s demise. The primary issue presented is whether the trial court was correct in determining that Mrs. Strand was a surviving joint tenant. Named as respondents in addition to Mrs. Strand were Link, Gorman, Peck and Company (hereinafter…