Smith v. Smith

The original bill of complaint in this cause was filed to set aside a deed, given by Abram Smith to hi¿ son, Angus M. Smith, of certain lands in St. Clair county, Mich, alleging that at the time of the execution of the deed the father was mentally incompetent to transact business. Upon this bill the case proceeded to a hearing, and at the conclusion of the proofs complainant asked leave to amend his bill so as to have the deed declared a conveyance in trust to Angus Smith for the purpose of selling the land and property, or as a security to him for what was due and owing to him by Abram…