Springer v. Litsey

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Wertz, J.:

This was an action for a declaratory judgment seeking construction of a written family settlement agreement and warranty deeds executed in accordance therewith, and for other equitable relief.

The pertinent facts are summarized and set out as follows: Columbus W. Litsey, a widower in his eighties, was the owner of 400 acres of land in Harper county, Kansas, which were under lease for oil and gas, and a residence in Wichita. He had three adult sons and two adult daughters, his sole heirs-at-law — Ethan L. Litsey, Ora F. Litsey, Floyd R. Litsey,…