University of Montana v. Coe

I respectfully dissent from what I find to be a bewildering rationale in the majority opinion.

In stating the facts, the majority notes:

“Through one of several executions, the University levied against the joint savings account of Mark Coe at the First Bank-Western Montana, Missoula.”

With little explanation, the majority concludes its opinion by finding that the account is not a joint account, but rather a tenancy in *241common. Apparently, the majority’s conclusion rests upon the fact that the signature card did not contain a clear designation of ownership, nor was there a reference to…