Bolz v. Hatfield

Bradly S. Bolz and Patricia Bolz (plaintiffs) sought determination of their and Sang Leininger’s (defendant) respective interests in certain real estate situate in Phelps County, Missouri. The trial court entered summary judgment declaring plaintiffs to be holders of “fee simple interest in the Property.” Defendant appeals. This court affirms.

Prior to November 7, 1994, Isaac R. Hatfield, a single person, held title in fee simple absolute to the real estate in question. On November 7, 1994, Mr. Hatfield executed a beneficiary deed to the property, as grantor, to defendant, as grantee…