Laired v. Salata

COOK, Justice.

This case began as an action for the partition of jointly owned real property or for the sale of that land and a division of the proceeds.

Robert Laired and Anita Salata are brother and sister. They were devised an undivided life estate in 11.43 acres by their aunt. Robert has 5 children and Anita has 4 children. All of the children have reached the age of majority. Laired and Salata’s children were devised the remainder interest in the property. Thus, there are 11 persons with interests in this estate: 2 holders of life estates and 9 remaindermen. Approximately 28 years before…