Barham v. Jones

Rayford A. Barham, special administrator (Administrator) of the estate of his mother, Leona C. Barham (Decedent), brought an action to recover certain personal property from Rhena Jones (Jones), the sister of the Decedent, which the Administrator claims belongs to the estate of the Decedent. The Administrator specifically alleged that after his making proper demand, Jones wrongfully retained possession of a set of diamond rings, a house trailer and its contents, $328.98 from the Decedents bank accounts and a grandfather clock. The Administrator denies Jones claim that she owns the property as a result of valid and completed gifts by the Decedent. The trial court found in favor of Jones. We affirm the trial court except as to the disposition of the clock.