Bunnell v. Iverson

This case involves the validity of an alleged gift causa mortis. Plaintiff in error, the claimant, is the surviving sister of the decedent Frank E. Barber. She seeks reversal of a judgment of the district court dismissing her claim and holding the evidence insufficient to establish a valid gift. Hearing on this issue was first had in the County Court, where a like result obtained.

All of the facts are stipulated and are susceptible of brief summarization. Frank E. Barber, the decedent, died intestate on January 21, 1959, at the age of 76. A few months later his wife, Bessie Barber, also died.…