Hackmann v. Hyland

NESBITT, Judge.

This is an appeal from a final judgment dismissing Hackmann’s counterclaim for reformation of a deed. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

The facts relevant to this appeal are quite simple. Hackmann had a long-term relationship with decedent, Thomas. She alleges that, prior to his death, he intended to convey to her the home which they had shared and which was the only real property owned by decedent at that time. Toward this end, the decedent executed a quit-claim deed. It was later discovered that the legal description of the property corresponded to land which he had…