Thomas v. Garrett

Carley, Justice.

Appellant is a childless widow and appellees are her niece and her niece’s husband. Shortly after undergoing heart surgery at the age of 73, appellant sold her farm to appellees. She originally chose to remain and share the farmhouse with appellees and their children. After several months, however, she moved out and brought this action to cancel her deed to appellees. Appellant appeals from the trial court’s grant of a directed verdict in favor of appellees.

1. From the outset, there were three contemplated elements of consideration for appellant’s sale of the farm to…