McCullough v. Wasserback

CROCKETT, Justice:

Plaintiff as executor for Anna Sofia Olofson sues the latter’s sister (half sister) Joyce Wasserback for the proceeds of a joint savings account and a certificate of deposit. The district court adopted the view that the joint ownership status had been used as a convenience only; and that the defendant owned no interest in the funds. Defendant appeals.

Anna Olofson was 81 years old when she died on November 26, 1971. It is apparent that there had been a sisterly relationship between Anna and defendant Joyce. On July 14, 1967, four years prior to her death, the $9,000…