Henslin v. Wingen

Peterson, Justice.

Plaintiff sues to have it adjudged that he is the owner of 80 acres of land in Martin county by parol gift from his father, to bar adverse claims of defendants and quiet title in him. He says that the gift was made on his wedding day, September 21, 1913; that on September 26, 1913, he took possession, which he has retained ever since; that he has made extensive improvements as owner in reliance on the gift and has paid the taxes. Defendants, who are plaintiff’s two brothers, three sisters, and the representative of the father’s estate, deny the gift and allege that the…