Brucks v. Home Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n

This action involves the determination of the ownership of certain funds on deposit 1 in the Home Federal Savings & Loan Association. The controversy is between plaintiff, claiming as the designated beneficiary on the account in question, and defendant Adele W. Tapley, claiming as executrix of the will of the deceased depositor. The savings and loan association was also named a defendant herein; it disclaimed any beneficial interest in the fund and deposited the money in court; and the action was dismissed as to it. Following submission of the cause, the trial court decreed that a valid trust…