Dougherty v. . Byrd

Civil action to set aside a deed for mental incapacity and to cancel a sheriff's deed, for the reason that the property conveyed thereby was not subject to the lien of the judgment on which execution was issued and the power of sale exercised.

On or about 13 August, 1931, Frank E. Byrd purchased a tract of land from Mary D. and Carrie S. Maney and took title in his own name. The entire consideration for said lands was paid out of money belonging to his wife, Beulah Dougherty Byrd.

As a result of an automobile accident in 1934, Beulah Dougherty Byrd lost her mind and became completely demented…