Deen v. Altman

On June 26, 1990, Janett A. Deen executed a deed conveying property on St. Simons Island in Glynn County to Delton H. Altman, her brother. Deen claims that in doing so, she relied on Altman's promise to lease the property back to her for one dollar per year if she so requested. Altman denies making such a promise. Deen's October 1993 petition in equity to cancel the deed was filed in Appling County, where Altman resides, and the trial court denied Deen's subsequent motion to change venue to Glynn County. On January 10, 1996, following a bench trial, the trial court found that Deen had not proved that the disputed deed was procured by fraud; it also found that Deen was entitled to recover items of personalty on the property.