Legal Opinion

Burris v. Burris (In re Burris)

United States Bankruptcy Court, W.D. Oklahoma

Decided November 2, 2018No. Case No. 17-14813-SAH; Adv. Pro. 18-01008-SAHPublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Probate Proceeding Background

1. Ernest James Burris ("Decedent") died in 2009. (Verified Petition, Exhibit 8, ¶ 1)

2. Dean Burris ("D Burris"), a son, filed a probate action on April 14, 2009, related to Decedent's Will, which appointed him as Executor ("PR"). (Verified Petition, Exhibit 8, ¶ 3, 4)

3. J Burris, also a son, was an heir under the Will. (Verified Petition, Exhibit 8, ¶ 6)

4. Defendant, also a son and an heir, is a licensed attorney admitted to the Oklahoma Bar on September 27, 2007. (Verified Petition, Exhibit 8, ¶ 6; OSCN Docket Sheet, Exhibit 9)

5. Defendant objected to D Burris'…

2Cases cited30 opinions

  1. Scott v. HarrisSupreme Court of the United States · 2007
  2. Kawaauhau v. GeigerSupreme Court of the United States · 1998
  3. Marrese v. American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsSupreme Court of the United States · 1985
  4. Bobby v. BiesSupreme Court of the United States · 2009
  5. Miller v. MillerSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1998

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3Cited by4 opinions

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