Campbell v. Freeman

Mary J. Campbell and Malinda E. Hunsley, sisters of Francis M. Hostetler, deceased, filed their bill in the circuit court of Macon county against Laura B. Freeman and others, praying that certain deeds of Hostetler to Mrs. Freeman be set aside. The cause came on for hearing before the chancellor and a jury. Issues of fact were submitted concerning the soundness of mind of the grantor and undue influence on the, part of Mrs. Freeman at the time of the making of the deeds in question. The bill also charged the existence of a fiduciary relation between the grantor and Mrs. Freeman. The jury…