Steines v. Steines

Plaintiff seeks title to lot one in Dieekmann Addition, Washington, Missouri, conveyed by him to his wife, the defendant. Judgment for plaintiff and defendant appealed.

The petition alleged that defendant fraudulently contrived a scheme to obtain said lot and other property from plaintiff. It alleged specific conduct and statements of defendant in furtherance of the scheme, including a statement by defendant to plaintiff that she would be a true and faithful wife, and that they would live happily in the house on said lot until they were parted by death.

The answer admitted that plaintiff and…