Milliken v. First National Bank of Pittsfield

WEATHERBEE, Justice.

The sole issue in this case is whether the language contained in two stock certificates created a joint tenancy as provided by 33 M.R.S.A. § 901.

The two certificates read:

“This Certifies that Lancey G. Milli-ken & on his decease Dorothy C. Milli-ken if she survives him is the owner of —Eighty-four—Shares . . .”

Lancey G. Milliken died on September 7, 1969 and the Defendant bank was appoint ed executor of his estate. The Plaintiff, Dorothy C. Milliken, is the widow of the deceased and contends that the above quoted language indicates an intention on the part of Lancey…