Dowd v. Lynch

Lewis, J.,

This matter comes before the court on a motion for judgment on the plead*414ings made by defendant, Alice Lynch, in an action of replevin brought against her by Patrick A. Dowd, plaintiff, to regain possession of 25 United States series E savings bonds. These bonds were issued in the name of “Patrick Dowd or Alice Dowd.” Patrick Dowd was the brother of Alice Dowd. Alice Dowd died October 30, 1948, leaving a will in which Alice Lynch, defendant in this action, was named as executrix. Letters testamentary were duly issued to Alice Lynch.

After the death of Alice Dowd, Alice Lynch took…