Howard v. Hollins

HIGGINS, Commissioner.

Appeal by Gloria and Nelson Hollins from decree setting aside a quitclaim deed by which Anna Howard purported to convey an interest in certain real estate to Gloria and Nelson Hollins as joint tenants with right of survivorship, reserving a one-third interest to herself.

This statement showing title to real estate to be involved would confer jurisdiction on this court to decide this appeal, and neither party has questioned jurisdiction; however, under Article V, Section 3, Missouri Constitution, V.A.M.S., the Supreme Court must determine its appellate jurisdiction even…