Satterthwaite v. Estate of Satterthwaite

YOUNG, Presiding Judge.

Robert Satterthwaite appeals from an involuntary dismissal, Ind.Rules of Procedure, Trial Rule 41(B), of his claim against the estate of his father, Charles Satterthwaite. At issue here is the claim that Charles failed to devise some ninety acres of farm land to Robert, who had farmed the land with his father and had provided other services in reliance upon oral promises by Charles to devise the ninety acres to him. Charles died intestate. Robert filed his claim against the estate. The claim was denied. Before trial, Robert’s mother, Maude Satterthwaite, transferred by…