Rich v. Baer

[ 408] On September 3, 1948, Oliver Wyatt, as plaintiff, filed suit in the Greene County circuit court against Maude Baer (defendant) to set aside a warranty deed which he had executed on April 23, 1948, conveying to defendant certain property in Springfield, Missouri, and reserving to himself a life estate therein. It was alleged the deed had been obtained by fraud and undue influence. In that action defendant counterclaimed [409] praying a decree that she was the equitable adopted daughter and sole heir of Oliver Wyatt. The deposition of Oliver Wyatt was taken November 20, 1948, and he died…