Shourek v. Stirling

BARTEAU, Judge.

Frank Shourek, in his capacity as administrator of the estate of Lillian Jonas ("Estate"), appeals the grant of summary judgment in favor of Suzanne and Jack Stirling on the Estate's claim of conversion. The Estate alleges Suzanne converted approximately $65,000 from bank accounts which Jonas and Suzanne owned as joint tenants. On cross-motions for summary judgment, the trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Stirlings. The Estate appeals, arguing that the trial court incorrectly applied Indiana law.

We affirm.

FACTS

Shortly after her husband died, Lillian Jonas added the…