Nagle v. Wakefield's Adm'r

STANLEY, Commissioner.

The judgment cancels a deed to 185 acres of land. It rest9 upon pleas of mental incapacity of the grantor, undue influence exercised by the grantee, and no consideration. The grantee was awarded judgment for $1,200 for services rendered the grantor. We have an appeal and a cross-appeal.

' Tom Wakefield, the grantor, was a farmer and well digger as long as his health permitted. After the death of his wife in 1934, Wakefield lived alone. He was eccentric and inebriate. Lack of cleanliness and a balanced diet and excessive use of alcoholic beverages contributed to a steady…