Gier v. Bissell

Judgment unanimously affirmed with costs. Memorandum: In these two actions, consolidated and tried without a jury, the issue involved the ownership of certain real property, Shady Grove Boat Livery (Shady Grove) located in the Town of Cicero. Shady Grove was purchased in 1964 by Miriam O. Gier and her husband, as tenants by the entirety, with the intention of providing their divorced daughter, Gail, a place to work and a home for her and her children. In 1966, Shannon Bissell assumed operation of the boat livery, and with Gail, whom he thereafter married, took possession of the premises.…