Kelley v. Shagets

A jury returned a verdict in the sum of $600,000.00 in favor of appellant, Rohan Kelley, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Isadore H. Agos, deceased. Post trial, the trial court vacated and set aside the verdict and entered judgment in favor of respondents/appellees.

During the last year and a half of Mr. Agos’ life (he died at age 83) Hilda Sha-gets, served as his friend, confidant and housekeeper. Mrs. Shagets’ name was added to Mr. Agos’ bank accounts and she thereby through many transactions and withdrawals acquired a substantial amount of Mr. Agos’ assets. Mr. Kelley sued Mrs.…