Peisner v. Lowman

Plaintiff, as guardian of the estate of an elderly lady now 85 years old, Mrs. Taylor,filed a bill of complaint to set aside a deed to a summer cottage at Higgins lake which she had executed to defendants. Aside from 2 grandchildren,, the defendants (2 nieces and a nephew-in-law) were Mrs. Taylor’s closest relatives. The property was valued at between $15,000 and $30,000. The consideration, over and above the family relationship, was an agreement to maintain the property, pay taxes, and take care of the old lady in case of need. Mrs. Taylor retained a life interest in the property. The…