ISSUE:
We consider here the question: "May a joint tenant of real property unilaterally convey his interest therein directly to himself alone and thereby terminate the joint tenancy?" Our holding is: "yes, he may do so"; and we affirm the trial court.
BACKGROUND:
Prior to his death, Frank Carpenter (decedent) and appellant Mary Chandler owned property as joint tenants. By a grant...
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