Estate of Verdak Ex Rel. Dindonis v. Butler University

OPINION

BAKER, Judge.

This appeal stems from a disagreement between Butler University (Butler) and the Estate of George Verdak (the Estate) over the ownership of the Ruth Page and Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo dance collections, which consist of ballet sets, costumes, musical scores, and other dance memorabilia (collectively, the Dance Collections). As detailed more fully below, Butler initially sued Norman Crider, Toby Liebovitz, and Liene Dindonis in both her individual capacity and as the personal representative of the estate of William Glenn. Dindonis later filed a separate suit against…