Hansen v. Goins

This action seeks to set aside a deed for failure of consideration. The trial court entered judgment for plaintiff, setting aside the deed. Defendant perfected an appeal to this court.

Plaintiff, a childless widow 84 years of age, executed the deed in question May 4, 1967, conveying her home to the defendant, subject to a life estate. The deed was drawn by her own attorney, pursuant to her direction. Shortly before May 4, plaintiff asked the defendant to take her to see the attorney. Plaintiff advised him she wanted to deed her home to the defendant, telling him the defendant was going to take…