Ivers v. Salladay

Respondent John Salladay was the custodian of his minor daughter’s ownership interest in a house, in accordance with the Uniform Transfer to Minors Act (UTMA), ORS 126.805 to 126.886. After respondent sold the house, petitioner Ivers (who is respondent’s ex-wife and the minor’s mother and conservator) sought respondent’s removal as custodian, restitution, and an accounting. Respondent prevailed in the action,1 and the trial court entered a judgment that provided for respondent to seek the court’s approval of his reimbursement for expenses incurred as the UTMA custodian in connection with the…