Justice v. Ringgold

George Rose Smith, Justice.

The appellee is the estate of Julian Justice, who died on August 29, 1969. The appellant, Morris Justice, is the decedent’s son. The elder Justice, using his own money, opened a checking account in the First Jacksonville Bank, the account being entitled “Julian Justice or Morris Justice.” At Julian’s death there was $1,373.84 in the account. Julian also purchased from the bank a $6,-300 certificate of deposit, payable to Julian Justice or Morris Justice. Julian did not in either instance sign a card or other document referring to survivorship or otherwise clarifying…