Waters v. Blocksom

COMPTON, Justice.

Following the sudden tragic death of the decedent, Bob J. Waters, an officer went to his home in Roswell, where he had resided alone, and among his personal effects, found an unrecorded deed purporting to convey title to the premises in controversy from him to his brother Joe Waters, the appellant.

Appellee, Fred W. Blocksom, is the administrator of his estate. The deceased is survived by two daughters, appellees Jessie Stanis and Mrs. Walter F. Pennel, apparently his only heirs. On the strength of the deed, appellant instituted a quiet title action, claiming to be the fee…