Johnson v. Johnson

¶ 1.

SEIDL, J.

Kevin Johnson appeals an order apportioning proceeds from the sale of a home in this partition action. He argues the circuit court made several errors of law. We agree the court improperly ordered Kevin to make an equitable contribution representing the value of his use and occupancy of the home. Accordingly, we reverse.

BACKGROUND

¶ 2. The historical facts of this case are not disputed. Nancy Johnson and her husband, Marvin Johnson, owned their home in Eau Claire. In 1999, they quitclaim deeded the residence to their five children, Jacklyn Hansen, Kenneth Johnson, Darrin *391Johnson,…