Sanford v. Finkle

Some time in 1860, appellants, Sanford and wife, conveyed to appellee, Finkle, who was their son-in-law, a lot in Sanfordville. Finkle claims he purchased the lot, and paid a consideration of two dollars for it; but the grantors contend it was conveyed as a gift. The grantee took immediate possession, and improved the property, and he and his family have occupied it as a home ever since. The deed conveying the lot was never recorded. In the early part of 1864, Finkle went to Idaho, leaving his family behind, and did not return till the fall of that year. The deed was taken by Sanford and…