Ellis v. Berry

Pierron, J.:

Plaintiff Thomas Ellis appeals the trial court’s decision finding he was not entitled to judgment against defendant Joan Berry. Ellis also appeals the court’s decision that his case was frivolous and the resulting order that Ellis bear all costs and fees.

Ellis and Berry met in Florida in 1987. In September 1987, Berry accepted a highly paid position at Hallmark in Kansas City. Ellis quit his job and moved to Kansas City to live with Berry. Ellis was unable to find work immediately, so he took responsibility for household chores. Ellis and Berry lived rent-free in a condominium…