Gardner v. Roberts

Gardner appeals from a judgment which set aside a deed and awarded Douglas Roberts $7,000.

Gardner, the mother of Douglas, brought suit to quiet title to a two-acre tract of land located in Crenshaw County, Alabama. Douglas and his wife, Yvonne, counterclaimed to set aside as void a deed, executed by Douglas, conveying his joint interest in the property to his mother. Prior to trial a house located on the property and occupied and insured by Gardner was destroyed by fire. Gardner collected $14,000 from her insurance policy; the policy insured the dwelling for $10,000 and personal property or…