Lowe v. Lowe

Clay, Commissioner

Affirming.

TMs action was brought by appellant to set aside a deed, executed by third parties, conveying real estate to his stepdaughter. 'The only basis of his claim is a constructive trust which the Chancellor refused to recognize.

In 1942 a Mr. and Mrs. Stewart conveyed the property to appellant’s stepdaughter, who was at that time 15 years of age. The purchase price was $800, of which $300 cash was paid at the time of the conveyance. Appellant’s contention is that hé borrowed the down payment from his wife, who was then the guardian of his stepdaughter, and that thereafter…