Nichols v. Wray

David Newbern, Justice.

The late Eppa Sisco had three daughters, Dr. Patsy Nichols, Mary Alice Bell, and Shirley Bell Wray. Ms. Sisco’s will purported to divide her estate equally among the daughters, and there was evidence that she expressed that intention often. After her husband’s death, Ms. Sisco altered certificates of deposit by placing Ms. Wray’s name on them as joint owner with the right of survivorship. Ms. Bell and Dr. Nichols sought reformation of the certificates or the imposition of a constructive trust for their benefit. The Chancellor did not rule on the reformation request and…