Cummings v. Cummings

ALMON, Justice.

Rebecca Cummings, individually and as administratrix of the estate of Tommy Cummings; sued Steven Cummings for the recovery of a house and the contents thereof. Steven filed a motion for summary judgment, which was granted by the trial court. Rebecca appeals.

Tommy Cummings was married to Barbara Cummings and they had one child, Steven. Tommy and Barbara owned a house and lot in Muscle Shoals as joint tenants with right of survivorship. In 1973, when Steven was a minor, Barbara filed a petition for divorce against Tommy. Barbara subsequently filed a petition for a decree pro…