Latham v. Hennessey

Don Latham appeals from a trial court judgment denying his creditor’s claim against the estate of his deceased wife, Loretta Testall Latham. His primary assertion of error is that the trial court should have permitted his claim on the theory that he has an interest in certain property acquired by his wife during the course of the parties’ prior meretricious relationship, which interest is either a “community” interest or an interest arising out of a joint venture or implied partnership.

Appellant’s assignments of error may be summarized as follows: (1) The trial court erred in failing to…