Grondziak v. Grondziak

The facts are not in dispute. Plaintiffs and defendant Steve John Grondziak were the children of Anna Krzysiak and her first husband. Five years after her widowhood, Anna married Jan Krzysiak. Various real estate transactions took place and finally a farm was purchased in St. Clair County, which is the subject of this action, title being taken as tenants by the entireties.

On August 23, 1958, the deed in question was executed by Jan and Anna Krzysiak to defendants, reserving unto themselves a life estate. This deed was witnessed, acknowledged, and recorded. Jan died five years later and Anna…