Estate of Sewart
Appellate Court of Illinois
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Gordon
Plaintiff, Irene Popham, individually and as administrator of the estate of her late husband, Edward Popham, filed a two-count complaint for declaratory relief, naming as defendants Virginia Taff, the administrator of the estate of Thornton R.L. Sewart, the beneficiaries under Sewart’s will, and several other relatives of Sewart. Both parties filed motions for summary judgment, although plaintiff withdrew her motion. Defendants’ motion was granted as to both counts of the complaint, and plaintiff now appeals. For the reasons set forth below; we reverse the grant of summary judgment as to…
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