Merritt v. Rey

THOMPSON (R. L.), J.

This is an appeal from a decree quieting title to an apartment house and lot in Vallejo which was conveyed to the respondent by a gift deed from her sister. It is claimed the evidence fails to show a valid delivery of the deed.

Mary J. Kelly held title to the family home of her parents situated at Vallejo, which was conveyed to her by a gift deed from her mother in October, 1906. The property was valued at $3,500. She married John Rey April 14, 1909. The respondent, who is the sister of Mrs. Rey, was formerly named Ellen E. Jahn. She lived in San Francisco. There was a…