Legal Opinion

Morris v. Thomas

Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976)

Decided May 20, 1949PublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion of the Court by

Stanley, Commissioner

Affirming.

The suit determines the ownership of a house and lot in Louisville. The property was deeded to the appellant, Mrs. Bessie Morris, but the appellee, Mrs. Agnes Thomas, contends that she furnished the money to pay for it and had the title placed in the appellant upon her promise to convey it to her. She prayed enforcement of a parol trust and specific performance. The chancellor confirmed a report of the commissioner and found for the plaintiff.

< The appellant argues that (1) her demurrer to the petition should have been sustained, (2) the…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Erdman v. KenneyCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1914
  2. Stiefvater v. StiefvaterCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1932
  3. Patrick v. PraterCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1911
  4. Anglin v. PowellCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1930
  5. Meadors v. Meadors' Admr.Court of Appeals of Kentucky · 1921

3Cited by7 opinions

  1. Evans v. PayneCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1953
  2. Gibson v. GibsonCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1952
  3. Morris v. ThomasCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1951
  4. Wilson v. St. ClairCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1955
  5. Morris v. ThomasCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1954

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