Raymond v. Wathen

Appellees, as the children and heirs of Eberhart H. Raymond, commenced this action to avoid and set aside a certain deed executed by said Eberhart H. to appellant Sarah B. Raymond, by which he conveyed to her real estate and personal property of the alleged value of five thousand dollars, in consideration of one dollar, and love and affection. The validity of the deed in question is assailed by the complaint upon two grounds, to-wit:

1. Mental incapacity of the grantor.

2. Undue influence in procuring its execution.

The complaint, among other things, alleges, that the deed was executed by the…