Pankins v. Jackson

CRANDALL, Judge.

Plaintiff, Charles E. Pankins, appeals from the judgment, in a court-tried case, in favor of defendants, Johnny M. Jackson and Ar-tinces Jewel Hawkins, in plaintiffs action for ejectment. He also appeals the trial court’s judgment quieting title in favor of defendants. We reverse in part, and reverse and remand in part.

In 1972, Howard Pankins purchased a two-family flat located in the City of St. Louis (“property”) on behalf of his brother, Charles Pankins. Charles Pankins provided the $5,000 down payment required for the purchase of the property.

On October 24, 1972, Howard…