Charleston Gazette in Charleston, West Virginia

Judge voids Marmet deed forgery ruling by handwriting expert

In a written opinion Judge Frank L. Taylor set aside a deed to Pearl Hamb's Marmet property after Charles A. Appel of Washington testified the deed signature was a clever forgery tied to the Lindbergh kidnapping. Plaintiffs Maudie Wells Evans and heirs gain the estate per inheritance law. mental capacity deemed sufficient at execution.