In the Matter of the Estate of Gary Wayne Johnson, Deceased: Zoa Ann Manners v. the Estate of Gary Wayne Johnson…

Summary

The court held that the signed Article of Agreement did not create a contractual obligation because it was executed only by Gary and identified no consideration. It also held that the document was not a valid deed because its ambiguous language did not convey any present interest in the property upon delivery and instead contemplated a transfer upon sale or death. The court therefore reversed the Court of Appeals and reinstated and affirmed the chancery court's denial of the estate claim.