Halliday v. Halliday

TAYLOR, Chief Justice.

Plaintiff (appellant) commenced this action February 27, 1959, against his father *527and mother seeking a decree quieting title in him to certain real property, alleging that he acquired title to the property by gift from them and that, relying upon the gift, plaintiff had taken possession of the property, made valuable improvements and paid taxes thereon.

December 15, 1959, the defendant Peter R. Halliday died at the age of 79 years, and thereafter the defendant Sylvia V. Halliday, aged 80 years at time of trial in February, 1960, was appointed executrix of Peter’s estate,…