Trujillo v. Padilla

Upon consideration of motion for rehearing, the original opinion is withdrawn and the following is substituted therefor.

OPINION

COMPTON, Justice.

This is a declaratory judgment action by the plaintiff, formerly the wife of Bernardo Padilla, Sr., now deceased, to set aside a conveyance to him of her interest in community property on the ground that she did not have independent legal counsel to advise her regarding such conveyance. From an adverse judgment, she appeals.

The primary and principal questions are (a) whether the conveyance was fraudulent, and (b) was appellant’s cause of action barred…