Commercial Trust Co. v. White

In opening the accounts, Bullis had either a donative intention of a then present gift to Mrs. White of an interest in the moneys deposited therein, with the right to receive what remained to the credit thereof at his death in case she survived him, or an intention merely to use her as a convenience in withdrawing money for him in his lifetime, with no beneficial interest to her in the money, except, perhaps, after his death, in case she survived him. There being no direct testimony to show what his purpose was, the rights of the donor and donee must be determined upon the effect to be given…