Wright v. Wright

Richard B. Adkisson, Chief Justice.

In 1972 appellees, Billy Don and Dorothy Wright, agreed to purchase approximately 173 acres of land in Crawford County from Dr. M. J. Graham for $100,000 with $20,000 down and the remainder to be paid in installments. On August 20, 1975, appellant, Millard Wright (Billy Don’s father), handed over a $10,000 check to appellees. The check was made to the order of Dr. M. J. Graham “For Payment on land.” Billy Don Wright signed his name just below his father’s signature and handed the check over to Dr. Graham.

Apparently, sometime between 1975 and 1979 appellant…