Allen v. Dominy

Carley, Justice.

The late Edison Dominy was survived by his 83-year-old widow, Geraldine Dominy, and by his sister, Bertie Allen. During his final illness, Mr. Dominy gave a general power of attorney to his sister. In addition, Mrs. Dominy granted a limited power of attorney to Ms. Allen. It is undisputed that, in conversations with her brother, Ms. Allen agreed that she would take title to his real property in order to “protect” it and to insure that his wife would benefit therefrom. However, Ms. Allen instructed her attorney to prepare a deed conveying unencumbered fee simple title to her…