Zorn v. Robertson

Hill, Justice.

This is a suit for breach of an alleged oral contract to make a will. The Dougherty Superior Court directed a verdict for the defendant executrix, and plaintiff appeals.

Plaintiff Jule Zorn and Mattie Rowe Zorn were married in 1963. Prior to their marriage plaintiff had acquired a house in which they were to reside. Shortly after their marriage he deeded the property to his wife in fee simple for the stated consideration of "One ($1.00) Dollar and love and affection for his wife, the said Mrs. Jule Zorn.” The couple lived in the house until the wife died on June 10,1975. She left…