Russell v. Douglas

This is a suit in equity by Leroy Russell and his wife, Mary Frances, against the maternal aunt of Leroy Russell, Mrs. Gladys Douglas, seeking a decree declaring certain land acquired by the defendant to be held by the defendant in trust for the complainants. When appellant is used hereinafter, it refers to Leroy Russell and Mrs. Douglas is referred to as appellee.

The facts are stated as we find them to be established by clear and satisfactory proof, either without dispute or manifestly appearing from all the proof.

In 1957, appellant’s mother conveyed to him a residential lot in the City of…