Strekal v. Espe

Opinion by

Judge RUSSEL.

Plaintiff, John Strekal, appeals the trial court’s order granting summary judgment in favor of defendants, Dwight E. and Dorothy B. Espe. We affirm, although on grounds different from those relied on by the trial court.

According to the complaint, Strekal and his wife bought a house from Lee Crow in 1994, taking title in joint tenancy. In January 1996, Strekal’s wife died, leaving Strekal the sole owner. In November 1996, Crow convinced Strekal to convey the property to her, promising that she would correct defects in the title and then reconvey the property to Strekal.

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