Johnson v. Scott

JOHN, Judge.

Plaintiffs Stephanie S. Johnson (Johnson) and Deborah S. Gilbert (Gilbert) appeal the trial court’s grant of defendant Sandra V. Scott’s motion for summary judgment. We affirm.

Plaintiffs are sisters and the daughters of Duke Tyler Scott (Mr. Scott), now deceased. Defendant Scott is the step-mother of plaintiffs, having married Mr. Scott in 1982. Mr. Scott died 19 March 1993 as a result of a gunshot wound inflicted by defendant.

Plaintiffs thereafter filed suit against defendant, asserting, inter alia, claims of wrongful death, negligence, and for the return of personal property.…