Stanley v. Burchett

John B. Robbins, Judge.

In this case, appellants Jane Stanley udge. filed suit seeking to set aside certain deeds executed by their stepfather Damon Utley in favor of appellees Scottie Burchett and her husband, Dick Burchett. Scottie is one of Utley’s daughters. At the close ofjane and Rose Mary’s proof, the trial court granted Scottie’s motion for a directed verdict on the basis that they had not shown that Udey lacked capacity to execute the deeds. Jane and Rose Mary now appeal, arguing that, because Scottie procured the deeds, the trial court should have shifted the burden of proof to her…