Lane v. Henderson

BARNES, J.,

for the Court.

¶ 1. Willie Earl Lane (“Willie Earl”) appeals the judgment of the Madison County Chancery Court which set aside a conveyance of real property to Willie Earl on the grounds of undue influence. We find that the chancellor manifestly abused his discretion in finding that there was a confidential relationship between Willie Earl and the grantor, Willie Lane. Because there was no confidential relationship, no presumption of undue influence arose. Therefore, we reverse and render.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

¶ 2. Willie Lane died on April 7, 2002, at the age of ninety-five. Following…