Barnett v. Hunsaker

¶1 Anne Barnett (Anne) appeals from the July 17,1997 Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order of the District Court for the First Judicial District, Broadwater County, determining that she was not the common-law wife of decedent Maurice L. Hunsaker (Maurice) and was therefore not an heir to his estate. Shorland Hunsaker (Shorland), one of Maurice’s brothers, cross-appeals the District Court’s determination that Maurice died intestate. We reverse and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

Factual and Procedural Background

¶2 Sometime in 1985, Maurice and Anne met at a…