Brand v. Power

Mrs. Eliza Brand brought an equitable petition-against her son, J. T. M. Brand, for the cancellation of a deed whereby she conveyed to him two lots of land. Pending the action she died. W. B. Power, her administrator, was made a party plaintiff, and the case proceeded in his name. The petition alleged that, “ at the time of making said deed, it was understood and agreed between the parties thereto that the said J. T. M. Brand would take care of, provide for, and support petitioner on account of making said deed,” but that he had entirely failed and refused to comply with this undertaking.…