Nall v. Duff

Robert H. Dudley, Justice.

This case involves the establishment of joint tenancies in bank accounts. For several years appellant Kay Nall cared for her next-door neighbor, Eva Duff, an elderly lady who lived alone. Kay cleaned Mrs. Duffs house, helped her run errands, and paid her bills. On February 9,1987, Mrs. Duff opened a checking account at Corning Bank in the amount of $26,276.49. She told the bank officer she wanted Kay to sign the signature card for the account so that she could help take care of her account. Both Kay and Mrs. Duff signed the signature card, which recited that it was a…