Mack v. Cole

Jim Johnson, Associate Justice.

Appellant Bessie Mack sued her sister, appellee Sadie Cole, to set aside a deed. Appellant alleged that appellee had knowingly made false representations to her and her late husband, that they relied upon the representations and executed an absolute warranty deed conveying their home to appellee. Appellant further alleged that the parties had in fact agreed that appellant should retain a life estate in the property. At the close of appellant’s testimony, the Chancellor sustained appellee’s demurrer to the evidence and dismissed the complaint. An appeal was…