Gregg v. Georgacopoulos

KENNETH W. SHRUM, Presiding Judge.

This is a quiet title suit in which Plaintiff claims ownership of certain real estate by virtue of a beneficiary deed from Thomas Fullerton (Fullerton), who is now deceased. Defendant asserts ownership to the same tract via a quitclaim deed purportedly executed and recorded by Fullerton prior to the beneficiary deed to Plaintiff. Plaintiff challenges the validity of the quitclaim deed to Defendant, claiming, inter alia, “[i]t was not executed by ... Fullerton, as required by RSMo 442.130.” The trial court found for Plaintiff and against Defendant. This appeal…