DEFIR v. Reed

Josephine Linker Hart, Judge.

Jim Defir appeals an order of the Drew County Circuit Court voiding a deed that purported to convey property to Defir from W. G. Langdon. The order also contained express findings that the appellee, Verna Reed, was the natural daughter of Langdon and that the signature on the deed was not that of Langdon. On appeal, Defir argues that the trial court erred in finding that Reed is Langdon’s heir and in quieting title in her name. We reverse and remand.

Several facts are not in dispute. Langdon died intestate on May 24, 2001. No estate was opened. Reed’s parents never…