Kimrey v. Booth

John I. Purtle, Justice.

This appeal results from the trial court’s dismissal of appellant’s complaint to terminate a family trust on grounds that it was operating contrary to public policy of the State of Arkansas inasmuch as the primary beneficiary of the trust had killed his parents. The complaint also alleged fraud in the management of the estates of the decedents before such assets were merged into the trust.

Appellants argue several reasons for reversal but the arguments essentially allege that the trial court erred in applying the doctrine of res judicata and in failing to conduct a…