Tripp v. Scott

Mary Tripp and Charlene Foster appeal the granting of a summary judgment in favor of Judy Scott for misappropriation of estate assets.

The facts of this case are undisputed. Arthur Long was the natural father of Ms. Scott and the stepfather of Ms. Tripp and Ms. Foster. In March 1975 Mr. and Mrs. Long sold their home in Omak and moved to Spokane to allow Mrs. Long convenient access to the city's medical facilities. Ms. Tripp and Ms. Foster cared for the Longs while they lived in Spokane. In May 1976, 5 months after Mrs. Long's death, Mr. Long decided to move from Spokane to Naches so that his…