Kartes v. Kartes

This case involves an intra-family dispute regarding the ownership of real property located in Gallatin County, Montana. Plaintiff, Theodore C. Kartes, brought the principal action in the District Court, Gallatin County, asking a constructive trust be imposed upon the property for his benefit, and alleging a case of adverse possession, and by reason thereof, possession of the property. Following a non-jury trial, a judgment was entered for plaintiff. Defendants, Dortothy A. Kartes and Emily J. Kartes, appealed from this judgment. During the pendency of the appeal, defendants filed a petition…