Myers v. Weems

Defendant appeals from a judgment setting aside a deed. On de novo review, we affirm.

Defendant is plaintiffs daughter. In 1986, the parties executed and recorded a deed purporting to create joint ownership of real property that plaintiff had owned individually. The parties agree that defendant did not give any consideration for the transfer. In 1992, plaintiff brought this action, seeking to cancel the deed. The trial court granted judgment in favor of plaintiff.

Defendant assigns error to the trial court’s conclusion that plaintiffs claim was not barred by laches. “The elements of laches are…