Alexander v. Mermel

This is an appeal from a judgment on the pleadings in a cause brought to recover the proceeds of certain U. S. Savings Bonds. The action was brought by Victoria Alexander, surviving co-owner of the bonds and a sister of the deceased co-owner, against Alice Mermel, wife of the deceased co-owner. Alice Mermel filed an intervening petition as Administrator.

During a period between May, 1942, and October, 1949, ninety-three U. S. Savings Bonds Series E were purchased by Peter Mermel, deceased, with his own funds. Ninety-two of the bonds were registered in the name, of “Peter Mermel or Victoria…