Viesey v. Wooten

On May 6, 1947, Martha Chandler, an aged woman, conveyed to Robert Wooten and his wife, the appellee herein, Eliza A. Wooten, a lot in the town of Dumas, retaining a life estate in the grantor. In June, 1950, Martha gave a deed to the same property to appellant herein, Louise Viesey. Martha died in October, 1950, and subsequent to her death, Eliza Wooten filed this suit asking for possession of the property. Louise answered asking that title be quieted in her. The action was transferred to equity where the Chancellor held Eliza Wooten’s title to be good. ■

Appellant Viesey contends that the…