Smith v. Benj. Franklin Savings & Loan Ass'n

At the time of her death, the late Ella Leotta Swanton, who died on May 30, 1933, had a savings account with the defendant, Benj. Franklin Savings and Loan Association. This account was opened on the 15th day of April, 1925, and was not thereafter closed except by the death of Mrs. Swanton. All deposits therein were made by said Ella Leotta Swanton. On the records of the association, the account was carried in the name of Mrs. Frank W. Swanton, the depositor being the widow of the late Frank W. Swanton.

The questions here are whether Mrs. Swanton agreed to and did transfer the fund in this…