Legal Opinion
Williamsburgh Savings Bank v. Bernstein
New York Court of Appeals
Decided January 18, 1938PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtRippey, J.
Michael Nathan died September 6, 1936, having a deposit with the Williamsburgh Savings Bank in account No. 764166 under the name of “ Michael Nathan in Trust for Dora Bernstein.”
On October 27, 1936, Fannie Nathan commenced an action in the Supreme Court of Kings county in which she made the bank and Dora Bernstein parties defendant. She alleged that Michael Nathan had, in his lifetime, made a gift to her of the said account and deposit and demanded judgment for the amount thereof. The bank answered and put in issue the allegations of the complaint, disclaimed any beneficial interest in the…
2Cases cited9 opinions
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- Ungrich v. UngrichNew York Court of Appeals · 1911
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