Ex Parte Alexander

The majority opinion reverses the judgment of the Court of Civil Appeals to the extent it remanded this cause for the trial court to consider the theory of failure of consideration as to the conveyance of J.L. Wade's interest. The majority bases its conclusion upon the unavailability of § 8-9-12, Ala. Code 1975, providing a remedy for annulment of a deed. According to the majority opinion, the exclusive remedy for a grantor's dissatisfaction with consideration based upon a promise to support the grantor during his or her lifetime is an action brought by the grantor during his or her lifetime.…