Legal Opinion
In Re the Estate of Hamilton
South Dakota Supreme Court
Decided May 2, 2012No. 26158PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GILBERTSON, Chief Justice.
[¶ 1.] Lyndon Hart appeals an order denying his petition to extend time to file a creditor’s claim against the Estate of Blair Hamilton.
FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY
[¶ 2.] On the night of October 10, 2009, Blair Hamilton was drinking in his home with his friend Lyndon Hart and another person. Hamilton put a gun to his head in a simulated game of Russian roulette and accidentally killed himself. Hart witnessed Hamilton’s death. Hamilton owned a large ranch in Harding County, South Dakota. Hart lived on the ranch in separate housing and worked for Hamilton.
[¶ 3.] Hart…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Martinmaas v. EngelmannSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 2000
- In Re the Estate of GeierSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 2012
- Schafer v. DEUEL COUNTY BD. OF COM'RS.South Dakota Supreme Court · 2006
- In Re the Estate of FlawsSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 2012
- Cooperative Agronomy Services v. South Dakota Department of RevenueSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 2003
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3Cited by15 opinions
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