Lee v. Gurley

Benham, Justice.

Appellant Joan Winkler Lee filed a complaint in equity against appellee, the administrator of the estate of Herman Winkler, appellant’s deceased uncle, contending that she was entitled to her intestate uncle’s entire estate because he had virtually adopted her. This appeal follows the trial court’s grant to appellee of a judgment notwithstanding the verdict after a jury found in favor of appellant on the question of virtual adoption.

Decided March 14, 1990. Fay R. Loggins, for appellant. Edward L. Hartness, Larry Fowler, for appellee.

1. The elements required to establish a…