Halvorson v. Sooy

Plaintiffs brought this malpractice action against a certified public accountant, as an individual, and against his professional corporation. After they rested, the trial court dismissed the claim of plaintiff Joyce Halvorson, personal representative of the estate of Averill Bennett (Halvorson), at her request and without prejudice; it dismissed with prejudice the claims of the other plaintiffs on the ground that they do not have standing to maintain the action. Although Halvorson is designated as an appellant in the notice of appeal, none of the errors assigned relates to her as personal…