Smith v. Pleasant

Appellant sought by cross-complaint to have decreed to her a half interest in lands appellee had owned for seventeen years. The property was certified to the state for nonpayment of the 1932 taxes.

On joint application of appellant and appellee, the state's deed was executed to them in October, 1936. It is admitted that appellant's money was sent to the state land commissioner. Appellee insists he borrowed this sum from appellant through her husband, Edmond Smith. Edmond1 denies he acted for his wife. Appellant's contention is that she is the beneficiary of a resulting trust in half the land.…