Robinson v. Glenn

This cause involves the construction of two deeds executed by Jennie Glenn, a feme sole, to her granddaughter, Ruth Robinson. Ruth Robinson married petitioner, Kendall Robinson, in 1937 and lived with him as his wife until she died in November, 1947, childless, and never having any issue.

The first deed dated May 7, 1938, provides:

<<* * * for an¿ in consideration of the sum of Five Dollars ($5.00) to me in hand paid by Ruth Robinson, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and for the purpose of equalizing the advancements heretofore made by me to my children, (the said Ruth Robinson, grantee…