Turman

The case has been exhaustively argued, although no novel proposition of law is involved. Indeed, the legal principles so ably discussed by counsel have been frequently considered by eminent jurists throughout the country and it would be idle to attempt in this opinion to add to the learning upon the subject. It is doubtful even if any specific statement of the facts can be of any value to the profession, and we might content ourselves with the declaration that the findings of the court are supported, and therefore the judgment must be affirmed.

However, it may not be amiss to call attention to some of the circumstances that justify the conclusion of the learned trial judge. In April, 1907, Dr. L. P. Tooley was living with his wife, Martha L. Tooley, in Willows, the county seat of Glenn County. Being ill, and believing that he would not recover, he determined to dispose of his property. He sent for his attorney, Judge Frank Moody, and after a conference with him he decided to make a transfer of all his property, real and personal, to his said wife. Thereupon, a deed, absolute in form, was made to her of the real estate, and a bill of sale of the personal property. In May, 1907,…