Elfelt v. Cooper

Albina Cooper appeals from a judgment declaring the respondents (the Elfelts) owners of an undivided one-half interest in Albina's home, ordering a partition of the property and determining rent due from Albina to the Elfelts. The Elfelts acquired their interest after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) levied upon and sold Dale Cooper's equal interest in the home to satisfy his income tax arrears. The Elfelts cross-appeal and argue that Albina brought frivolous claims and defenses and refused to admit facts later proven at trial. The Elfelts also argue that Albina's appeal is frivolous. The…