Snokelberg v. Crecelius

Mrs. Bertha G. Doane died on February 17, 1953, at the age of 84 years. For several years prior thereto, she lived alone in her home in Monrovia, and did her own shopping and housekeeping.

On January 4, 1953, she became ill. She called her . next-door neighbor and asked that the latter send for defendant Irma M. Crecelius. Mrs. Crecelius came to Mrs. Doane’s home that evening. She stayed and, with the help of her husband, cared for Mrs. Doane until her death.

On January 19, 1953, Mrs. Doane executed a deed conveying her home to defendants, reserving to herself a life estate.

Thereafter, on…