Herman v. Goetz

The opinion of the court was delivered by

PIarman, C.:

This is an action to set aside a gift of a $25,000 savings account. Essentially the contest is between the donor’s widow and his sister.

Trial to the court resulted in a judgment for the donee defendant, from which plaintiff has appealed.

Plaintiff Geraldine Herman initiated the action as administratrix of the estate of her late husband, Lloyd G. Herman, and later had herself joined as a plaintiff as his widow. She has continued the action in both capacities.

We highlight pertinent events. In 1961 Lloyd G. Herman was accidentally injured by…