Hess v. Hess

In April, 1903, John Weidert by warranty deed conveyed 85 acres of land in Umatilla county to his daughter Thresa Hess, but reserved unto himself a life estate therein. At the time this deed was executed and delivered Thresa Hess was married to the defendant George W. Hess, the plaintiff Marvin Hess being the sole issue of such marriage. On April 18, 1906, Thresa Hess died intestate leaving surviving her her husband George W. Hess and her son Marvin, the plaintiff herein. John Weidert, in whom a life estate was reserved, remained in possession of the land and enjoyed the rents and profits…