Bebout v. Bebout

I respectfully dissent from that part of the majority opinion which reverses the chancery decree.

In the first litigation between these parties, originating back in 1961 (they had already separated and he had moved out of the house), Mr. Bebout assured the court that he had given his interest in the home place to his wife on condition that she make the final payments thereon. At a hearing on February 5, 1962, he testified:

“Q. You let her make the payment then with the understanding that she was to get title to the place, is that it?

A. Right

Q. Then if that was your understanding, if she did…