Fenton v. Fenton

Indiana Supreme Court
Fenton v. Fenton, 8 Blackf. 446 (Ind. 1847)
1847 Ind. LEXIS 67

Fenton v. Fenton

Opinion of the Court

EXECUTED a conveyance of real estate to his son B. ; the grantor, who was old and in his dotage, supposing he was executing only a title-bond for the land. A.’s intention was to secure, by such bond, the land against certain damages which he erroneously supposed C. would claim from him. This execution of a conveyance, instead of a title-bond, by A. was procured by deceit on the part of the grantee, who caused the deed to be recorded immediately after its execution.

On a bill in chancery against the grantee, filed by the other heirs of the grantor, the conveyance was set aside.

Reference

Full Case Name
Fenton v. Fenton and Others.—In error
Status
Published