Moore v. Guy

This is a suit to impress an express trust on certain real estate in the District of Columbia. A short statement of the facts follows :

Appellant, who is a lawyer, was married in 1917. At some time prior to 1934 his wife purchased the property known as 1901 18th Street, Northwest, in the City of Washington. He contributed approximately one-third of the purchase price. In July of 1934 she became ill and it was apparent that her death would shortly follow. Appellant, realizing this, drew deeds to certain other properties which apparently he had paid for, but title to which had been taken in his…