Legal Opinion

Hillman v. Huitt

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided December 3, 1929No. Docket No. 74, Calendar No. 34,471PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtFead, J.

These three actions, consolidated, present the question whether a deed executed on May 4, 1928, by David Thompson to Hazel Huitt should be set aside on the grounds that Thompson was mentally incompetent to make it and it was procured through undue influence. The deed covered Thompson’s farm of 88 acres, about three miles from Allegan, and recited:

“It is understood and agreed that, as a part of the consideration of this deed, that said first party, David P. Thompson, reserves a life estate and as a further consideration, said second party agrees to support and care for said first party during…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Hayman v. WakehamMichigan Supreme Court · 1903
  2. Demerse v. MitchellMichigan Supreme Court · 1915
  3. Davis v. PhillipsMichigan Supreme Court · 1891
  4. Guntzviller v. GitreMichigan Supreme Court · 1917
  5. Wilcox v. WilcoxMichigan Supreme Court · 1922

3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Star Realty, Inc. v. BowerMichigan Court of Appeals · 1969
  2. People v. SmedleyMichigan Court of Appeals · 1971
  3. Dayiantis v. Blackhawk, Inc.Michigan Court of Appeals · 1971
  4. Mark P Spreitzer v. Richard R HutchisonMichigan Court of Appeals · 2018

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