Peoples National Bank v. Treon

This appeal is directed to a summary judgment entered in the Court of Common Pleas of Miami County. On October 16, 1981, Odus H. Treon died testate. On October 27,1981, his surviving spouse, Mary Ann Treon, was appointed executrix of his estate. At the time of the appointment, Mrs. Treon named attorney Robert Fite to represent her in the administration of the estate, and she filed the name of her attorney in the probate court as specifically required by R.C. 2109.03.

On January 20,1982, or within three months of the appointment of the executrix, Mr. Fite received a statement captioned as a…