Doster v. Bates

Mikell, Judge.

Faye Doster is the daughter of Oneida McGuffey, who executed a quitclaim deed conveying title to a parcel of land and the home on the land to her husband, Johnny William McGuffey. After Johnny’s death, Doster filed an action to set aside the deed, arguing that her mother did not have the mental capacity to execute it. Frances Bates, the executrix of Johnny’s estate, filed a motion for summary judgment, which the trial court granted. On appeal, Doster argues that the trial court erred in granting summary judgment because a genuine issue of material fact remained as to her…