Johnson v. Estate of McCarthy

DECISION

This probate appeal was tried de novo to the Court, without a jury, and relates to a dispute over the ownership and possession of a certain diamond ring. The ring currently is in the possession and control of Defendant Ruth McCarthy (the "Defendant"). The Plaintiff, Barbara Ramirez Johnson (the "Plaintiff"), maintains that she owns the ring, and that by virtue of a written agreement with Defendant's deceased husband, Raymond D. McCarthy (Mr. McCarthy), she was entitled to possession of the ring upon his death. The claim filed in the probate court reflects this contention. The…