Section 29.10 Real Property Interests

• Library: Family Law Deskbook and 2014 Supp

1. (§29.10) Real Property Interests

In Adams v. Foster, 466 S.W.2d 706 (Mo. 1971), unmarried cohabitants executed notes and deeds of trust as “husband and wife” to finance improvements on real estate titled in the woman’s name alone. Money was withdrawn from the parties’ joint savings account to repay the notes. Upon the woman’s death, the man brought suit to quiet title to the real estate in his sole name by reason of survivorship. He contended that the parties’ course of conduct created a joint tenancy...