Court Opinion

ID: 9457636
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-04 20:28:17.923362+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T17:35:26.467967
License: Public Domain

KILKENNY
(dissenting):
Appellant, a person of weak mind, transferred property worth $50,000.00 to her illegitimate nephew, appellee Roberto, for a consideration, at best, of performance of mere household chores. At the time a highly personal and confidential relationship existed between appellant and appellee. He lived in one of her houses and was her handy man and confidant after her husband’s death. In these circumstances, the activity of appellee in arranging for the preparation and signing of the deed cast upon him the burden of proving a full, fair and adequate consideration and, also, the absence of undue influence. It is obvious that the lower court did not follow, or for that matter recognize, this rule of law. I would reverse.