Lo Bue v. Porrazzo

From a judgment barring plaintiff’s recovery of moneys alleged to have been held in trust for her by defendants, plaintiff appeals.

The factual background behind the issues adjudicated is as follows: On the 16th day of May, 1929, one Joseph Porrazzo, husband of appellant, departed this life and appellant, as surviving widow, was appointed administratrix of his estate and as a result of the probate proceedings all of the property of decedent was distributed to her.

During some 18 months prior to Joseph’s decease, he and his parents, respondents herein, maintained an account in joint tenancy with…