Grubbs v. Mattson

Marian F. Penix, Judge.

A lawsuit was brought by Appellant Eva Grubbs to cancel a deed executed by Addie Young (the parties’ mother) to Appellee Dorothy Mattson conveying her home, reserving a life estate. It was alleged the deed was executed as a result of fraud and undue influence by Appellee. Addie Young died September 20, 1977. The Chancellor held the deed valid. Eva Grubbs appeals.

The parties are sisters. Their mother, Addie Young, wrote a will in 1963 which left her propety to the parties equally. In December 1976 Addie Young visited Eva in Texas. Eva and her husband prepared a will…