Legal Opinion
In re the Marriage of Davault
Missouri Court of Appeals
Decided July 8, 1982No. 12433PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
PREWITT, Presiding Judge.
Ellen A. Davault (Ellen) appeals from a decree of dissolution of marriage, contending that the trial court erred in setting aside to Clarence Davault (Clarence) an 80-acre tract.
Clarence’s mother signed a warranty deed dated September 19, 1955, purporting to convey the 80 acres to Clarence and reserving for herself a life estate. The deed was held by an attorney until after Clarence’s mother died. Why the deed was held, or in what capacity the attorney was acting, is not explained in the record. Ellen and Clarence were married on July 12,1958. After Clarence’s mother…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Murphy v. CarronSupreme Court of Missouri · 1976
- Bailey v. WilliamsSupreme Court of Missouri · 1959
- Stamme v. StammeMissouri Court of Appeals · 1979
- Hafford v. SmithMissouri Court of Appeals · 1963
- In Re Marriage of NullMissouri Court of Appeals · 1980
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3Cited by5 opinions
- Kramer v. LeineweberMissouri Court of Appeals · 1982
- In Re Marriage of K.B.Missouri Court of Appeals · 1983
- Dunham v. Estate of HamiltonMissouri Court of Appeals · 1986
- McAdams v. LankfordMissouri Court of Appeals · 1988
- Meredith v. BrackettMissouri Court of Appeals · 1993