Ulrich v. Zimmerman

This is an action in equity to set aside a warranty deed, dated June 20, 1939, executed by Edward McDaniel (now deceased) to defendants, and purporting to convey (subject to certain conditions and a life estate in the grantor) 256 acres of land in Jefferson County. Plaintiffs, some thirty-eight collateral heirs of the deceased, charge that the grantor lacked mental capacity to make the deed and that it was procured by undue influence of the grantees. The trial court found for plaintiffs and defendants have appealed.

Edward McDaniel (hereinafter referred to as deceased) was a single person and…