Cleveland v. Westmoreland

O’NIELL, Chief Justice.

Mrs. Loraine G. Cleveland brought suit against J. M. Westmoreland and his wife to annul a transfer of %28 interest in the mineral rights in 57.81 acres of land belonging to Mrs. Cleveland. At the same time Mrs. Cleveland sued Lewell C. Butler, an attorney at law, to annul a similar transfer made to him. Both transfers were made by Mrs. Cleveland’s mother, Mrs. Mamie Gerald, acting as agent for Mrs. Cleveland under a power of attorney, —the two transfers being made at the same time. The transfer to Mr. and Mrs. Westmoreland was made in consideration for services rendered…