Irwin v. Keokuk Savings Bank & Trust Co.

This action was commenced by Alexander J. Irwin, plaintiff, against the Keokuk Savings Bank & Trust Company, defendant, in January, 1932, to recover a bequest of 15,000 given plaintiff under the will of A. E. Johnstone, deceased. The petition alleged that the bequest was never paid to or received by the plaintiff, and he asks judgment against the defendant therefor.

- The application to bring in appellant as a party defendant alleges that Alexander E. Johnstone died in Lee county, Iowa, February 27, 1920, leaving a last will under which the defendant was appointed executor; that Alexander J.…