Clemons v. Thornton

Ruth Clemons, the widow of W.C. Clemons, Jr., and her grandson, Lloyd Gilpin, Jr., appeal part of a summary judgment in favor of Joyce M. Thornton, a daughter of the late Mr. Clemons and his first wife, who is also deceased. At issue is whether a deed Mr. Clemons executed on February 23, 1993, after his marriage to Ruth, succeeded in conveying a remainder interest in the homestead he occupied with Ruth at the time. We reverse the summary judgment insofar as it declares the purported grant of the remainder interest effective, and remand for further proceedings.

The preprinted form warranty deed…