Legal Opinion
Martin v. Martin
Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama
Decided June 20, 2008No. 2061089PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Robert Dewayne Martin and Tessa Martin appeal from a judgment setting aside a deed. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.
Background
As of March 2005, Myrna Martin and her husband, Elgin, lived in a house located on five acres in Springville. Myrna and Elgin maintained horses on the property; a pond was also located on the property. In the past, Myrna had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
On March 14, 2005, Elgin was killed in a tractor accident on the Springville property. Based on the right-of-survivorship clause contained in the deed to their property, Myrna became the sole…
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