Dunbar v. Renfroe

CARLSON, Justice,

for the Court.

¶ 1. Daisy Pearl Saveli executed a durable power of attorney in favor of her two daughters, Shirley Renfroe and Marguerite Jordan. Renfroe and Jordan entered into a contract of employment with Attorney David C. Dunbar to pursue a personal injury claim on Saveli’s behalf. A settlement offer was eventually made on this claim. Saveli’s mental capacity diminished after the power of attorney was executed, and, at the time of the settlement offer, she was no longer of sound mind; therefore, Dunbar petitioned the Scott County Chancery Court for approval of the proposed…