Wagbo v. Smiseth

This is a suit to set aside a deed executed by Christian Wagbo, June 10, 1922, conveying to defendant 11 acres of land for the consideration of $400, of which $100 was paid and $300 agreed to be paid in sums as requested by the grantor. The bill alleges mental incompetency on the part of the grantor and gross inadequacy of price. The answer denies such allegations. Christian Wagbo was 84 years of age at the time the deed was executed and was feeble mentally and physically. His wife had died about two months before and he was obsessed with the idea that he must pay her. funeral expenses,…