LeMehaute v. LeMehaute

Vincent LeMehaute (plaintiff), assisted by an attorney, executed and recorded a new deed naming himself, his new wife, and his adult daughter Renee (defendant) as joint tenants of his home; Renee learned of the transaction two months later and, once aware, began refusing to cooperate on matters like allowing additional joint tenants, a mortgage, or an insurance check for roof repairs. Vincent sued to reform the deed, arguing it had never been "delivered" to Renee and she therefore wasn't truly a joint tenant; the trial court agreed, and Renee appealed.