Erickson v. Johnson

1. The facts in this case, as shown by the undisputed evidence, or satisfactorily established by the evidence, are, substantially: The plaintiff is the widow of Peter Erickson. He died October 8, 1899. For about two years before his death, he had been in poor health. A few days before his death — to be exact, September 23, 1899 — he executed and delivered a quitclaim deed to his wife, conveying the 160 acres in controversy, which was recorded October 12, 1899. The deed recites that the consideration is love and affection *14and $1.00. At the time the deed to plaintiff was executed, Peter stated…