Collier v. King

On February 12, 1949, Armetta Collier Watts conveyed the 20 acres of land involved in this suit to Harvey Collier, reserving unto herself a life estate. Harvey Collier had this deed duly recorded on February 14, 1949. He regarded this deed as a will but knew that he would get the property upon the death of Armetta Collier Watts. On March 8, 1957, Armetta Collier Watts executed a warranty deed to H. P. King (no relation to Oscar King), purporting* to convey a fee simple title to the 20 acres of land.

Harvey Collier and Oscar King* both lived near the 20 acres of land in question and had been…