Estate of Volmer v. Patterson

CHANDLER, J.,

for the Court.

¶ 1. Shirley Volmer executed a will on February 19, 1999. This will contained a life estate provision allowing her daughter, Eleanor Patterson, exclusive personal use of Shirley’s house. Shirley’s son, Joseph Volmer, claims that Eleanor has violated the provisions of the life estate by allowing her daughter, Meghan, to live in the home with her. Joseph has also demanded that Meghan pay rent to the estate. The De-Soto County Chancery Court granted Joseph’s request for a jury trial as to these issues. At the time the notice of appeal was filed, the trial had not been…