Dixon v. Jones

GRIFFIS, P.J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. This case seeks to resolve whether the deceased Johnnie Lee Jones’s wife or daughter is entitled to possession of his former home. His will leaves a life estate in the home to his wife. But two other documents — an antenuptial (or prenuptial) agreement and a quitclaim deed — provide evidence of an intention that his daughter should have the house. The wife was awarded possession of the home under the will, as the chancellor found that neither document evincing an intent that the daughter should have the home was legally binding. The daughter now appeals. We…