MALEK v. PATTEN

No. 83-161.

678 P.2d 201 (1984)

Merton G. MALEK, and Robert L. Patten, Plaintiffs and Appellants, v. Donald PATTEN, and First National Bank of Great Falls, Defendants and Respondents.

Supreme Court of Montana.

Submitted November 17, 1983.

Rehearing Denied April 10, 1984.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Alexander & Baucus, Nancy S. Peterson, Great Falls, Edward Alexander, Great Falls, argued in rebuttal for Robert Patten.

Jardine, Stephenson, Blewett & Weaver, James E. Aiken, Great Falls, argued for First National Bank-Great Falls.

Church, Harris, Johnson & Williams, R. Keith Strong, Great Falls, argued for Donald Patten.


WEBER, Justice.

Plaintiffs appeal from the judgment of the Eighth Judicial District Court, Cascade County, which found defendant Donald W. Patten was entitled as joint tenant to three certificates of deposit and joint checking account funds. We affirm the judgment of the District Court.

The issue on appeal is whether Ella D. Patten created valid joint tenancies in a joint checking account and certificates of deposit payable to "Ella D. Patten or Donald W....

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