Washington Industrial Bldg. Co. v. National Bank of Commerce

WILBUR, Circuit Judge.

This action was begun by a bill of inter-pleader to determine the ownership of a deposit of $25,000 in the hands of W. S. K. Brown. The trial court determined that the National Bank of Commerce, formerly the National City Bank, was entitled to all of the fund except a small amount not now in controversy. The Washington Industrial Building Company, also claiming the fund, appeals from the decree. This money was deposited by James K. McDowall in compliance with the terms of a 99-year lease dated January 28, 1926, from Mary H. Murray et al. to James K. MeDowall, lessee. The…