Bullard v. Crawley

Georgia Ruth Bullard brought this action to set aside two deeds executed in favor of Steve and Karen Crawley. Mrs. Bullard died during the pendency of the litigation and her executor was substituted as plaintiff. The case was referred to a master, who set aside the deeds based upon findings of a breach of confidential relationship and undue influence. The circuit court held there was no confidential relationship between Mrs. Bullard and the Crawleys, and there was no proof the deeds were executed under undue influence, duress or coercion. Accordingly, the court ruled in favor of the Crawleys.…