Stiness v. Brennan & Citizens Savings Bank

This bill in equity, involving title to a savings bank book and the account represented thereby, was heard below upon bill, answer and proof. The trial court found that respondent Brennan had obtained title by gift to said book and account; and a decree was entered dismissing the bill. The cause is here on complainant’s appeal from said decree.

The complainant is administrator c. t. a. of the estate of . Susan Murtagh, in whose name the account stands. On October 16, 1925, Miss Murtagh, being about to go to Ireland, left said book with her niece, respondent Brennan. On the second day…