City Bank & Trust Co. v. Leightner

By this action, plaintiff, as executor of the estate of Esther Dunlap, sought to recover the contents of a safe deposit box, which contents were given to defendant after Mrs. Dunlap’s death.

After evidence was presented, both parties moved for a directed verdict. The motions being denied, the case went to the jury, which found for defendant. The trial court denied plaintiff’s motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and for a new trial, and plaintiff now appeals as of right.

Decedent leased a safe deposit box at the Na*249tional Bank of Jackson. Defendant, Mrs. Dunlap’s only child, was…