Cuenin v. Lakin

AGEE, J. pro tem. *

William Henry Barnett and Mary A. Barnett were husband and wife. In June, 1929, they executed deeds of gift, each to the other, of certain real property owned by them. Mary died on May 7, 1935. Her daughter by a former marriage, Helene Cuenin, found the deed from William to Mary among her mother’s effects and caused it to be recorded. William later discovered this when making a loan application on the property. He went to an attorney, who advised a quiet title action. Helene was contacted and she agreed to act and appear as administratrix of her mother’s estate. The action…