Sponable v. Hanson

The bill in this case was filed to set aside a deed made by Adam Sponable to the defendant Lecta Hanson. It is alleged that the deed was obtained by undue influence practiced upon Adam Sponable by Lecta Hanson and her husband, and that Adam was mentally incompetent to execute the deed. Decree was rendered in favor of complainant, and defendants appeal.

The deed was executed March 30, 1889. Adam was then about 75 years old. His wife died on the 13th of the same month. Proceedings had been instituted in the probate court for the appointment of a guardian over complainant, upon the ground of his…