Sparks v. Emmert

¶1 Barbara Sparks (Sparks) appeals from an order entered by the Twenty-Second Judicial District Court, Stillwater County, granting Frances Emmert (Emmert) summary judgment. We reverse and remand.

¶2 Restated, Sparks presents the following issue for review:

Did the District Court err in granting summary judgment in Emmerfs favor?

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

¶3 This case concerns the disputed validity of a quitclaim deed (Deed) executed by Kurt Heigis (Heigis) purportedly conveying certain real property to Emmert, Heigis’ long-time friend and former short-term girlfriend. The Deed’s subject…