Duff v. Duff

CLAY, Commissioner.

This controversy arises out of a claim of appellee Chester Duff for approximately $10,000 against the estate of his deceased uncle. The amount claimed constitutes a bank deposit appellee alleged was given to him by his uncle prior to the latter’s death. A jury found the gift had been made and judgment was entered accordingly. On this appeal the administrator contends he was entitled to a directed verdict because there was insufficient competent evidence to establish the gift.

The uncle was seriously ill in a Lexington hospital. Appellee, his nephew, was most attentive to him…