Crabtree v. Garcia

Frank M. Crabtree, individually and as executor of Laura Mae Crabtree, brought suit for declaratory decree against the Barnett National Bank of Jacksonville and Doris B. Garcia to determine the lawful owner of a joint savings account held by the bank. Doris B. Garcia answered the bill alleging a joint tenancy under Section 689.15, F.S.A., and that on the death of Laura Mae Crabtree she became the owner of the joint account by right of survivorship. On final hearing the chancellor held that the joint account was the property of Doris B. Garcia, the surviving codepositor. This appeal is from…