Pinkerton v. Alexander

YATES, Judge.

Kenneth Pinkerton, in his capacity as heir and joint administrator of the estate of Trixie Mae Alexander, deceased, sued Lee Alexander to determine the ownership of certain property in Lee’s possession. Pinkerton alleged that Lee had exerted control over certain property that belonged to the estate. Following a jury trial, the court entered a judgment in favor of Lee. Pinkerton appeals, contending that the trial court erred in denying his motion for a directed verdict and that the trial court’s refusal to give his proposed jury charge constitutes reversible error. This case was…