Penn v. Barrett

This is a suit for declaratory judgment brought by the personal representative of the estate of Velma 0. Barrett and by her son and daughter seeking to nullify deeds executed by the decedent conveying various parcels of real property to defendant.

Plaintiffs appeal from a decree of the trial court in favor of defendant- Plaintiffs contend that there was a, confidential relationship between decedent Velma 0. Barrett (also known as Velma 0. Nelson) and defendant “likened to that of husband and wife,” raising a presumption of undue influence. They also contend that defendant did not offer…