Hiltsley v. Ryder

HALL, Chief Justice:

This case arises out of a controversy over the disposition of various bank deposits made by plaintiff’s deceased husband. Defendant seeks reversal of a district court judgment awarding plaintiff $4,924.66 and awarding over $43,623.43 to a nonparty.

Plaintiff Ruth S. Hiltsley is the surviving wife of Milton J. Hiltsley (decedent). Decedent died on August 26, 1981, and on October 7, 1981, plaintiff was appointed the personal representative of decedent’s estate. Thereafter, she initiated this action in her representative capacity and on her own behalf, alleging alienation of…