Johnson v. Johnson
Supreme Court of Rhode Island
Bill in Equity to set aside a deed. Heard on bill, answer, and proof. Relief granted.
1Opinion of the CourtTillinghast, J.
The only question presented for our decision by the bill, answer, and proof in this case is whether the deed under which the respondent claims title to the real estate described in the bill was so deposited or left with the witness Charles P. Moies by the grantor, during her lifetime, as to constitute an absolute delivery thereof for the use and benefit of the grantee.
The material facts in the case are these :■ On May 9, 1899, Mary Johnson made and executed a quitclaim deed of the premises referred to, to the respondent, Mary A. Johnson, and left it with said Charles P.- Moies, with direction…
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