Grove v. Payne

This is an action to quiet title to real property

situate in Pend Oreille county. On November 22, 1916, defendant Clayton E. Payne executed a will which provided that, upon his death, the real property in question should be sold and the proceeds divided equally among his five brothers and sisters. Mr. Payne’s sister, the plaintiff Clara Grove, was appointed executrix of this will.

On or about December 27, 1919, Mr. Payne executed a deed which purported to convey the property in question to his sister, the plaintiff. The pertinent provisions of this instrument are as follows:

“This Indenture…