Chism v. Steffens

ULRICH, Judge.

Dean E. Chism, personal representative of Inez D. Chism, deceased, appeals judgment entered following verdicts on two counts for defendants, Dorothy K. Stef-fens, her husband, John T. Steffens, Jr., and their daughter, Kathleen Elaine Stef-fens. Mr. Chism contends that $39,569.81 delivered to Dorothy Steffens by Inez Chism, natural mother of Dean Chism and Dorothy Steffens, prior to her death, was not a gift but was intended by Mrs. Chism to be used for her care during the remainder of her life. Thus, Dean Chism contends that the sum is now the property of Mrs. Chism’s heirs.…