Kell v. Deschauer

The contest in this case involves the ownership of a promissory note and a deed of trust securing the same. Appellant claims ownership thereof by virtue of an alleged gift to her by George H. Meyer, the decedent. The probate court of Lake county, on appellant’s petition, appellee’s answer and a hearing, entered an order in favor of appellant. The circuit court, on appeal and a hearing on a transcript of the evidence taken in the probate court, entered a decree finding the securities did not become the property of appellant by either a gift causa mortis or by a gift inter vivos, but belong to…