Thaw v. Thaw

MANTON, Circuit Judge.

This appeal brings into question a decree denying relief the appellant sought against appellee to set aside a gift made to him, of $600,000 on the ground of undue influence, overreaching, and unconscionable advantage. She was advanced in age and in extreme physical and mental weakness. The appellee is also charged with taking advantage of a confidential relationship existing between them and failing to exercise good faith and fair conduct toward her. Since the trial below, because of the mental condition of the appellant, a guardian ad litem has been appointed to…