Perry v. Perry

Sam Robinson, Associate Justice.

In October, 1945, C. W. Vincent and his wife, for the consideration of $1,100.00, conveyed by Warranty Deed to J. C. Perry and his wife, Mabel, a tract of land consisting of about 16 acres. The Perry’s son, Charles, was in the army at the time and with his consent about $900.00 of his money was used in making the purchase. Mrs. Perry took the deed home and placed it among Charles’ effects.

Charles returned from the army in 1947 and Mrs. Perry delivered to him the deed. She contends that the property was bought for Charles. He took the deed to the scrivener (not…