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Supreme Court of California


ESTATE OF AUSTIN D. STEPHENS, S095401

When a decedent orally instructed his daughter to sign his name on a grant deed, vesting title to his residence in himself and her as joint tenants, and later orally ratified the conveyance after she signed outside his presence, the transfer was valid.

Appellate Information

  • Decided 07/25/2002
  • Published 07/25/2002

Judges

  • MORENO, J.

Court

  • Supreme Court of California

Counsel

  • For Appellant:
  •  E. Michael Ambrosi for Petitioner and Appellant.

  • For Appellees:
  • Law Offices of Roger P. Sprigg and Roger P. Sprigg, Tustin, for Claimants and Respondents.
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