This section contains the nature of the case and procedural background.

Wright (P) executed an instrument conveying title to real property to her daughter, McNutt, and her son-in-law, Turnbow. In the instrument, she reserved a life estate to herself, along with the power to convey the property outright. Turnbow died, leaving his daughter (D) as his sole heir. Upon learning that plaintiff intended to sell the property, D asserted her interest in it and filed a Notice of Lis Pendens. P sued to clear title.

The legal issues presented in this case will be displayed here.

The court's holding and decision will be displayed here.

Legal analysis from Dean's Law Dictionary will be displayed here.