Entries by Smith-Johnson

Claim For Unpaid Back Rent From Estate Must Be In Writing…

Plaintiff rented out a condominium to his mother and the decedent, his mother’s husband. The couple paid the mortgage payment directly to the mortgage holder.  After plaintiff’s mother died, the decedent continued to live in the residence and pay the mortgage.  After the decedent passed away, the plaintiff filed a claim for unpaid back rent. […]

Improper to Rely on Study Not Part of Evidence… In this divorce appeal, the trial court modified the parenting time schedule to give the defendant parenting time every other weekend including Sunday overnight, and Monday and Wednesday after school until 7:15 p.m.  The defendant claimed that the trial court erred in relying on a study […]

Promise to Reimburse Rent by Leaving Inheritance in Will…

Plaintiff rented out a condominium to his mother and the decedent, his mother’s husband. The couple paid the mortgage payment directly to the mortgage holder.  After plaintiff’s mother died, the decedent continued to live in the residence and pay the mortgage.  After the decedent passed away, the plaintiff filed a claim for unpaid back rent. […]

Temporary Staff Psychiatrist Entitled to Governmental Immunity Even Though He Was Called an Independent Contractor

         Plaintiffs were employees of Caro Regional Center who were attacked by a patient.           After being found not guilty by reason of insanity at a criminal trial on another matter, the patient was admitted to Caro  in December 2003.  While at Caro, the patient showed progress and was given a grounds pass which gave […]