Salyer v. Salyer

In 1921, a parcel of farm land in Russell County containing 88.5 acres was conveyed to Carless H. Salyer and Ira Salyer, his brother. The title to that property is the subject of this litigation between Carless’ heirs at law and Ira. The issue we decide is whether Ira was the beneficiary of a resulting trust in the property. We conclude that he was and affirm.

In 1971, Carless’ widow, Ada (now Ada Salyer Mitchell), and the five children of her marriage to Carless, the plaintiffs below, filed this suit against Ira, the defendant below, contending they were joint owners with him of the foregoing…