Merchants Trust Co. v. Peisch

Attorney Francis Peisch appealed to Grand Isle Superior Court a probate court decision with respect to the estate of Allen L. Stratton. In a related action, Merchants Trust Company sued Peisch in the Chittenden Superior Court for malpractice as executor and attorney for the same estate. Peisch moved in both courts for permission to pursue an interlocutory appeal, and the motion was granted as to each proceeding. The certified questions are answered and the matter remanded.

Appellant was executor and attorney for the estate of Allen L. Stratton, whose one natural child was a daughter, Aleñe…