Stricklin v. Mitchell

Jim Johnson, Associate Justice.

This case involves the setting aside of a deed because of mental incapacity of the grantor.

The property in question was conveyed on July 12, 1944, from Bev Graves to his then wife Ethel by warranty deed. The deed was filed for record August 26, 1944. Bev Graves died September 11, 1945. The widow occupied the land until her death on March 17, 1960. The plaintiffs, appellees here, are the children of the deceased Bev Graves by a former marriage; they on July 7, 1960, filed their complaint in equity to set aside the deed from Bev Graves to his wife alleging grounds…