Turlington v. Lucas

Tbe sole question raised by tbe controversy without action is: Does an estate by tbe entireties with tbe right of survivorship in personal property obtain in North Carolina?

This is tbe first time that this question has been presented to this Court for decision'. There have been obiter dicta but no direct authority *285that there can be no survivorship in personalty. Where a bond is made to a husband and wife, on the death of either does the entire interest in the bond go to the survivor? We are of the opinion that it does not and the parties hold the interest in common, share and share alike.

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