Orton v. Gay

BLOODWORTH, Justice.

This is an appeal by respondent from a decree setting aside a real estate deed made to her by the complainant (her mother) ; entering a judgment against her for $9,932.75; and, finding reasonable grounds to believe that complainant is mentally incompetent at the present time, and in need of a guardian to conduct her business affairs.

Complainant is the widow of Henry Oscar Gay who died testate March 5, 1966, bequeathing his entire estate to her. She was 70 years old at the time of the trial. There are three children of the Gays, all of whom were over 21 years of age at the…