Gardner v. Kern

The deed of George Kern to his son, William H. Kern, contained a recital that the grant was made “for the consideration of nine thousand dollars ($9,000.00), received to my full satisfaction of William H. Kern, the grantee,” etc.

The son having died intestate and without issue, his widow brought this suit claiming title in fee as the relict of the intestate by virtue of Section 8574, General Code. If the property came to her husband by deed of purchase, Lottie Kern’s title in fee must be sustained; if it came by deed of gift, she has merely a life estate, under the provisions of Section 8573,…