Matthew v. Matthew

EZELL, Judge.

Leila Matthew appeals a trial court judgment finding she donated jewelry to her daughter, Mary Matthew. At issue in this case is whether Leila intended to donate the jewelry to Mary or whether the jewelry was intended for Mary upon Leila's death.

FACTS

Leila's mother, Leila Avery Brown McIlhenny (Mrs. McIlhenny), died on April 2, 1967, leaving three heirs: Leila, Anne Reily, and Alfred Brown, Jr. Prior to the events leading up to the present dispute, Alfred died, leaving three heirs. In February 2014, the heirs decided to divide between themselves family leases on Avery Island and…