Story v. Story

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Dawson

Affirming.

On February 17, 1936, Sally F. Story and her husband executed and delivered to their son, Robert Story, a deed for about 85 acres of land in Nicholas County. The consideration was the sum of $2500.00 and “labor performed by said second party for the benefit of said first parties.” The grantors retained the use and control of the property during their life.

On September 29, 1941, lunacy proceedings were instituted against Robert, which resulted in his confinement in the Eastern State Hospital, where he remained some six months.

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