Shacklette v. Goodall

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Miller

Affirming.

Jacob C. Warden, a bachelor 75 years of age, residing in Ohio county, died in January, 1911. On and between December 18, 1909, and November 26, 1910, he had conveyed five tracts of land to his collateral kindred. By the first deed dated December 18, 1909, he conveyed 15 acres to L. R. Goodall, who was the husband of Warden’s niece, for a recited consideration of $300. A second deed was executed by Warden on September 6, 1910, and conveyed 32 acres to his nephew, Jacob B. Warden, the recited consideration being services rendered by said Jacob B. to…