Bratton v. Owens

MEMORANDUM OPINION

GARRETT, Presiding Judge:

Appellant Marie Louise Owens is the second wife of Herbert J. Owens (Herbert), deceased. During their marriage, Herbert conveyed real property to himself and Appellant as joint tenants. Upon Herbert’s death, Appellant filed a Petition to Determine Death of Joint Tenant. Notice by mail was given to Hazel Bratton, Inez Edwards and Herbert J. Owens, Jr., but not to the other plaintiffs. Notice was published in the newspaper as required by statute. On July 3,1984, the court entered an Order Terminating Joint Tenancy. The order recites that no person…