Kausky v. Kosten

This action was brought by plaintiff to cancel a deed to certain property in Seattle given by plaintiff to defendant, without consideration, in 1929, for possession of the premises, and to recover the value of their use. Defendant answered, claiming the property was deeded to her as a gift. The trial was to the court, which dismissed the case and made the following finding:

“As a part of, and to further his campaign in attempting to induce the defendant to marry him, the plaintiff executed and delivered said deed to the defendant as a voluntary gift. . . . [He] agreed with her to manage and…