In Re Swantek Estate

Respondent, Gerald Swantek, appeals as of right from a jury verdict finding that he used undue influence and fraud to transfer monies from the account of decedent, Richard Swantek, into a joint account of respondent and decedent. We affirm the jury’s verdict.

Petitioner, the personal representative of the estate of Richard Swantek, appeals as of right from the trial judge’s denial of petitioner’s motion for prepetition interest and motion for exemplary damages in the amount of petitioner’s attorney fees. We affirm the trial court’s denial of these motions but remand the case for imposition of…