Allred v. Allred

Arthusa Hoopes McClelland, hereinafter called deceased, was the owner of certain real estate in the Gila valley. Being of sound mind hut in poor physical health, and anticipating death within a comparatively short time, she executed two deeds thereto in favor of Joseph W. Allred and May-bell Allred. One was a straight warranty deed, while the other was similar in form except that it contained the following clause:

“Reserving however a life estate to the above described property to myself and my son John Hoopes.”

After executing these instruments she delivered them to one Vernon Householder,…