Berendes v. Berendes

MORGAN, Justice.

Terrence Berendes (Terry) appeals from a portion of a judgment rendered by the trial court awarding him a deed to certain property in Dallas, South Dakota. In its judgment, the trial court ordered him to reimburse the defendant Evelyn Berendes (Evelyn) (Terry’s stepmother) for taxes she erroneously paid on the property awarded to Terry. It is this portion of the judgment which Terry appeals. We affirm.

In 1972, Kenneth Berendes (Kenneth) executed his last will and testament. In this will, Kenneth left all of his property to Terry, his son, and Evelyn, his wife. For purposes of…