Succession of Crute v. Crute

I ¡.This appeal arises from prolonged litigation pertaining to the succession of Frank Crate. Lydia Teixeira, succession administratrix and daughter of Frank Crate, appeals the trial court’s amended judgment granting the motion for summary judgment filed by Clara Omlor Crate and disposing of the disputed property. For the reasons set forth below, we reverse the amended judgment and remand.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

This matter began when Clara Omlor Crate filed a petition for divorce against Frank Crate on May 6, 1994 in the Twenty-First Judicial District Court, Parish of Tangipahoa, Docket…