Seals v. Seals

This is an appeal from a judgment upholding the validity of a deed. We affirm.

On July 13, 1974, Richard Seals and Martha Ann Seals conveyed forty acres of land to their son, Curtis Seals, for a consideration of ten dollars. The deed was notarized and recorded ten days later.

On February 23, 1978, Richard Seals, then ninety years of age, filed a complaint against Curtis, alleging that the deed was not delivered; that it was not given for the purpose of conveying title; that no consideration was given; and that Curtis unduly influenced his parents so as to have them execute the deed to him. On…