Schaneman v. Schaneman

Clark, District Judge.

This is an action in equity to set aside and cancel a deed executed by Conrad Schaneman, Sr., hereinafter called Conrad, in favor of his eldest son, the defendant, Laurence Schaneman. The action was initiated by the(conservators of Conrad’s estate and by Conrad himself. Conrad died shortly before trial and the action was revived in the name of the special administrator of Conrad’s estate.

By his answer, the defendant admitted the execution of the deed but alleged that the conveyance was pursuant to an oral understanding and agreement between Conrad and the defendant.

The…