Lewis v. Marker

This is a suit in equity by Catherine E. Lewis to secure the cancellation of a quitclaim deed to a residence property in Lincoln in which Bernice B. Marker was the grantee. The trial court set aside and canceled the deed, and entered a judgment for $1,634.96 for the value of the use, less the cost of repairs and maintenance, during the time the plaintiff was denied possession. From this decree the defendant appeals.

The record shows that Elizabeth M. May became the owner of the real estate in question on or about July 31, 1926, by quitclaim deed from her husband. The evidence shows that…