Adams v. Dopieralla
Supreme Court of Arkansas
1Opinion of the Court
Darrell Hickman, Justice.
This appeal concerns a determination of whether a deed was delivered during a lifetime. The appellant, Pauline Scroggins Adams, claimed that Felix Dopieralla gave her a deed during Dopieralla’s lifetime. Adams’ claim was resisted by James Dopieralla, the son of Felix. The chancellor found that the deed was invalid because it had not been delivered and awarded the property to James, the only son. The appellant argues that the chancellor was wrong in his decision. The appellee cross-appeals from a decision by the chancellor awarding the proceeds of a credit union…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Broomfield v. BroomfieldSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1967
- Smith v. Van DusenSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1962
- Parker v. LambSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1978
- Smith v. BullardSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1981
- Hunter v. HunterSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1949
3Cited by3 opinions
- Crowder v. CrowderSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1990
- Grimmett v. Estate of BeasleyCourt of Appeals of Arkansas · 1989
- First National Bank & Trust Co. v. Estate of HummelCourt of Appeals of Arkansas · 1988