Shields v. Shields

The issue on this appeal is directed to the sufficiency of the evidence to sustain a finding and conclusion of the trial court that a conveyance of real property was made without consideration, and for this reason was not within the scope of a power of attorney authorizing the sale and conveyance.

The plaintiff, who is the appellant, the defendant, who is the respondent, and Ellice Margaret Dunbar, respectively, are brothers and sister. The plaintiff is the grantee in a deed in which his mother is the grantor; which was executed by his sister on behalf of his mother under a power of attorney;…