Collins v. Hayden

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Mason, J.:

Some of the heirs of George C. Hayden brought an action to set aside deeds executed by him to three of his sons, the petition alleging that he was incapable of transacting business, and that his signature had been procured by fraud and undue influence. Judgment was rendered for the defendants, and the plaintiffs appeal.

1. A reversal.is asked on the ground that error was committed in permitting another son of the decedent, who drew the deeds in question, to testify in behalf of the defendants, over the objection that he was disqualified by the…