Felix v. Yaksum
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Chelan county, Grimshaw, J., entered January 3, 1913, upon findings in favor of the plaintiffs, in an action for equitable relief. Vacated and remanded for further evidence.
1Per curiam
Action to declare a parol gift of land. The pleadings below were framed upon the issue of gift from Anastus Yaksum to the respondent Mary Felix, and a subsequent quitclaim deed from Anastus Yaksum to the other appellants. Findings were made sustaining the gift, subject to a life estate in Anastus Yaksum, and this appeal followed.
The first point urged by appellants in this court is that all of the parties to this action are Indians, and that the title of Anastus Yaksum to the land in controversy is subject to a restriction against alienation, and for this reason the gift, though established,…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Frazee v. Spokane CountyWashington Supreme Court · 1902
- Frazee v. PiperWashington Supreme Court · 1908
3Cited by4 opinions
- United States v. JoyceCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1917
- Seaples v. CardDistrict Court, E.D. Washington · 1915
- Entiat Delta Orchards Co. v. Unknown HeirsWashington Supreme Court · 1917
- Felix v. YaksumWashington Supreme Court · 1917