Cleys v. Cleys

OPINION

PARKER, Judge.

This is an action to quiet title to two parcels of real property and personal property located in Lake County, Minnesota. During their marriage Ted and Phyllis Cleys purchased the two parcels known as “Farm Lake” and “Moose Lake” in joint tenancy. Subsequently, Phyllis and Ted separated, although the marriage was never dissolved. During the separation Ted operated a resort at the Moose Lake property.

After discovering he had cancer in 1981, Ted attempted to convey his interest in the properties to his brother, Florian Cleys. Ted also prepared a will leaving his entire…