Best v. First National Bank of Birmingham

The background for this appeal is a probate proceeding involving the estate of Margaret L. Louys, sister of Plaintiff/Appellant Clara Best.1

Margaret Louys and Clara Best lived together for a number of years before the death of Margaret Louys. Ms. Louys managed the financial affairs of both herself and Ms. Best, and the two women owned a number of bank accounts and certificates of deposit which were held in both women's names. Three of those C.D.’s to-talled $27,550 at First Alabama Bank. One C.D. also included the name of Margaret Braley, daughter of Ms. Louys.

First National Bank of…