57909 Rulings
| Topic | Verdict | Judge / ADR | Case Name | Published / Result |
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Probate and Trusts |
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Probate and Trusts
Distribution
Verdict:
-$1
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-$1
Plaintiff |
Citizens Business Bank, Tru... |
Sep. 20, 2008
Jul. 2, 2008 |
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Probate and Trusts
Breach of Promissory Note
Verdict:
$0
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$0
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Aurelio N. Muñoz | Robert L. Gordon, Executor ... |
Sep. 6, 1997
Apr. 23, 1997 |
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Probate and Trusts
Undue Influence
Verdict:
$1,207,520
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$1,207,520
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In re: The H. Douglas Willi... |
Feb. 25, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016 |
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Probate and Trusts
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Verdict:
-$1
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-$1
Defense |
Melanie Polin, Veronica Pol... |
May 29, 2010
Apr. 20, 2010 |
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Probate and Trusts
Trust
Verdict:
-$1
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-$1
Trustees; Beneficiary |
In the Matter of Daniel W. ... |
Feb. 12, 2011
Nov. 24, 2010 |
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Probate and Trusts
Trust
Verdict:
-$1
|
-$1
Equitable Award |
Marsha O'Neill as successor... |
Feb. 13, 2010
Sep. 10, 2009 |
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Probate and Trusts
Undue Influence
Verdict:
$154,800
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$154,800
|
Caron Schmierer v. Susan Ma... |
Aug. 20, 2011
Jun. 20, 2011 |
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Probate and Trusts
Joint Tenancy
Verdict:
$0
|
$0
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John McIlroy | Estate of Candace Morris |
Jan. 11, 2001
Nov. 21, 2000 |
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Probate and Trusts
Statute of Limitations |
Defense | Don R. Franchi | Samantha Riley v. Estate of... |
Jun. 27, 2025
Jun. 2, 2025 |
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Probate and Trusts
Fraud
Verdict:
$1,035,300
|
$1,035,300
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Edward M. Ross | In re the David and Esther ... |
Apr. 19, 2001
Jan. 5, 2001 |
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Probate and Trusts
Undue Influence
Verdict:
$326,959
|
$326,959
|
Michael Rushton | In the Matter of: Marilyn C... |
Jul. 3, 2025
Jun. 10, 2025 |
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Probate and Trusts
Will Contest
Verdict:
$175,000
|
$175,000
|
Richard C. Hubbell | Estate of Helen Brown |
Nov. 26, 2002
Dec. 10, 2001 |
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Probate and Trusts
Undue Influence
Verdict:
$245,120
|
$245,120
|
In re Jake Yourczek Trust |
Jun. 27, 2009
May 18, 2009 |
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Probate and Trusts
Misappropriation of Assets
Verdict:
$300,000
|
$300,000
|
Confidential |
Aug. 13, 2002
Mar. 14, 2002 |
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Probate and Trusts
Undue Influence |
Dismissal | Ana Maria Luna | In re: Cruz Family Trust |
Jun. 14, 2024
Apr. 3, 2024 |
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Probate and Trusts
Incapacity and Undue Influence |
Defense | Diane Price | In the Matter of the Kay Pe... |
Feb. 28, 2020
Jun. 7, 2019 |
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Probate and Trusts
Will Contest
Verdict:
-$1
|
-$1
For contestant. |
In re Estate of Emilio Vilchis |
Feb. 2, 2008
Jul. 26, 2007 |
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Probate and Trusts
Promissory Note
Verdict:
$81,770
|
$81,770
|
David W. Long | Hartman, et al. v. Carson, ... |
Jun. 12, 1999
Oct. 8, 1998 |
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Probate and Trusts
Distribution
Verdict:
$787,000
|
$787,000
|
William H. Sullivan | In re Guardianship of Amber... |
Jun. 20, 1998
Dec. 23, 1997 |
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Probate and Trusts
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Verdict:
$22,911,759
|
$22,911,759
|
Amendment & Complete Resta... |
Jan. 3, 2025
Nov. 25, 2024 |
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Probate and Trusts
Contested Will
Verdict:
$45,000
|
$45,000
|
Jean E. Matusinka | Confidential |
Nov. 12, 1994
Sep. 26, 1994 |
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Probate and Trusts
Trust
Verdict:
$0
|
$0
|
James P. Gray | In the Matter of the Trust ... |
Jan. 1, 2000
Aug. 12, 1999 |
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Probate and Trusts
Contested Estate |
Plaintiff | Mitchell L. Beckloff | John Branca v. Katherine Ja... |
Nov. 1, 2024
Aug. 21, 2024 |
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Probate and Trusts
Creditors' Claims
Verdict:
$650,000
|
$650,000
|
Ross C. Moody | The Estate of Thomas Iveli,... |
Jun. 26, 2025
Dec. 3, 2024 |
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Probate and Trusts
Bad Faith
Verdict:
$1,101,350
|
$1,101,350
|
John E. Ryan | Dora Cohen Trust v. Marc Alan |
Jul. 8, 2000
Jun. 12, 2000 |
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Probate and Trusts
Undue Influence
Verdict:
-$1
|
-$1
Defense |
Smith v. Judy Halstead Earp... |
Oct. 14, 2006
Jun. 29, 2006 |
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Probate and Trusts
Fraud
Verdict:
$0
|
$0
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John P. Shook | Gloria Miller v. Craig |
Oct. 31, 1998
Jun. 30, 1998 |
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Probate and Trusts
Will Contest
Verdict:
$50,369
|
$50,369
|
Anthem Life Insurance Compa... |
Dec. 20, 2008
Apr. 7, 2008 |
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Probate and Trusts
Contested Will
Verdict:
$0
|
$0
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H. Ronald Hauptman | Estate of Teodora Reiser |
Sep. 4, 1999
May 5, 1999 |
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Probate and Trusts
Elder Abuse
Verdict:
$477,380
|
$477,380
|
Thomas W. Stoever | Lurline Charitable Holding ... |
Dec. 23, 2003
May 3, 2003 |
