Lawson v. Rouse

WILLIAM L. RAGLAND, Special Judge.

This appeal involves an equitable action brought by plaintiff-appellant Genevieve Lawson, a niece of the late Avie Rouse, to quiet title to certain real property in herself as surviving joint tenant. She claims title to the real estate in question by virtue of a certain deed executed by her aunt, Avie Rouse. Defendants-respondents are the administrator of the estate of Avie Rouse and the children of Mrs. Rouse who claim the real estate in question by virtue of inheritance.

The trial court, finding in favor of defendants, ruled that the deed in question was…