Marron v. Bowen

The real estate involved herein is a house and lot in Sioux City, Iowa, formerly owned by Catherine E. Kneifl, who died February 8, 1943. Each party claims title under deed from Mrs. Kneifl. The deed to appellant, James Marrón, was dated October 7, 1941, and recorded February 10, 1943. Appellee, Rose Bowen’s, deed was made October 17, 1941, and recorded October 18, 1941. It reserved a life estate in Mrs. Kneifl.

Mrs. Kneifl, a widow, had occupied the property until about June 1941, when she moved to Ponca, Nebraska. She was then eighty-seven years of age and was in ill health. Appellant was…