Mallery v. Van Hoeven

Mary Culp, decedent, in 1942 deeded her home in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to her daughter Mabel, now Mabel Culp Mallery, the plaintiff .herein. Mrs. Culp reserved a life interest in the property. No monetary consideration was paid. Subsequently, on July 20, 1946, plaintiff reconveyed the property to her mother, the decedent, also without any monetary consideration. • On its face, the deed recites adequate consideration and was properly executed, filed, delivered and recorded. In a suit brought against the executor of decedent’s estate and Fred Kuiper, the main beneficiary under the last will of…