McDearman v. Hodnett

Citations

• 83 Va. 281
• 2 S.E. 643
• 1887 Va. LEXIS 64

Syllabus

<p>1. Parent and Child—Advancements—Evidence.—A gift unexplained in the lifetime of an intestate father, to one of his children, is prima facie an advancement. His statements at the time, or subsequently, are competent evidence to show what was his intention. Watkins v. Young, 31 Gratt. 84.</p> <p>2. Idem—Son-in-law.—And so, such a gift to a son-in-law is prima facie an advancement to the daughter.</p> <p>3. Married Women-—Advancements.—The married women’s act, (Acts 1876-77, p. 333,) does not affect the question of advancements.</p>