Russell v. Russell

Appellant/plaintiff, Jean G. Russell, sought to have a deed transferring a house to the appellee set aside on the ground of fraud and failure of consideration. Appellant and appellee, Billy F. Russell, were married in 1963, and divorced in 1974; custody of their son was awarded to the husband. The subject property had remained in their joint names after the divorce.

In November, 1976, appellant was summoned to the home of her former husband's parents where she signed the instrument she now seeks to set aside.

Appellant contends that appellee's mother had requested that she stop by to sign a…