Miller v. Sterringer
West Virginia Supreme Court
Appeal from Circuit Court, Tucker County. Bill by John D. Miller, committee, against Jacob A. Ster-ringer. Decree for plaintiff, and defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the Court
Robinson, Judge:
The decree sought to be reversed annuls a deed made by David C. Miller to Jacob A. Sterringer. At the death of a son Miller inherited nearly $1,700.00. Theretofore he had been a fairly industrious and frugal man, although at frequent periods addicted to drinking. He was 60 years of age. TJpon coming into possession of this money, near the beginning of the year -1906, he quit work and began to drink excessively. He continued to drink daily for weeks. His money was rapidly squandered. His mind became greatly impaired. Through the advice of friends who were interested in…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Ah Lim v. Territory of WashingtonWashington Supreme Court · 1890
- Evans v. JohnsonWest Virginia Supreme Court · 1894
- Thackrah v. HaasSupreme Court of the United States · 1886
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- Weldon v. ColquittSupreme Court of Georgia · 1879
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