Daane v. Lovell

83 Mich. App. 282 (1978)

268 N.W.2d 377

DAANE

v.

LOVELL

Docket No. 77-773.

Michigan Court of Appeals.

Decided May 10, 1978.

Running, Wise & Wilson (by T.J. Phillips, Jr.), for plaintiff.

Jennings & DeVries, for defendant.

Before: R.B. BURNS, P.J., and D.E. HOLBROOK and R.B. MARTIN,[*] JJ.

Plaintiff's ward, Bertha Lehto, gave her niece, Angela Lovell, a deed to her farm, retaining only a life estate. Plaintiff brought suit for cancellation of the deed, alleging undue influence and failure of consideration. The trial court held that the deed was a valid gift. We affirm.

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