Bowers v. Jones

SHRUM, Judge.

In this action, originally filed by William C. Markwardt, now deceased, the trial court entered a money judgment against Jean Jones, after concluding that the filing of this lawsuit terminated the joint tenancy in certain savings association accounts titled in the names of William and Jean thereby preventing the funds in those accounts from passing to Jean upon William’s death. That trial court conclusion foretold the sole issue on appeal.

STANDARD OF REVIEW AND DECISION

Under Rule 73.01(c), we must affirm the trial court’s judgment unless there is no substantial evidence to…