Ellis v. Ashby

Paul Ward, Associate Justice.

In April 1954 W. F. Ashby and his wife, Flora, purchased a lot on Lake Conway, taking title by the entirety. They promptly began the erection of a dwelling on said lot, and on November 16, 1954, when the dwelling was practically completed, they conveyed the property, by regular warranty deed, to Miss Mona I. Ashby, a sister of W. F. Ashby. Mr. Ashby died on May 7, 1955.

In June 1955, appellants filed a suit against Mona and Flora Ashby, and Flora Ashby as executrix of the estate of her deceased husband. The material allegations in the complaint are: T. E. and Gr.…