Jamison Utter, et al., Appellant, v. Benjamin Eckert, Respondent.

This slip opinion is subject to revision and may not reflect the final opinion adopted by the Court. Opinion Missouri Court of Appeals Western District Case Style: Jamison Utter, et al., Appellant, v. Benjamin Eckert, Respondent. Case Number: No. 53355 Handdown Date: 07/15/1997 Appeal From: Circuit Court of Platte, Hon. Daniel M. Czamanski Counsel for Appellant: Thomas Hankins Counsel for Respondent: Eylar Curtis Opinion Summary: None Citation: Opinion Author: Per Curiam Opinion Vote: AFFIRMED. Ellis, P.J., Lowenstein and Howard, JJ., concur. Opinion: O R D E R The children and parents of the deceased appeal the circuit court's apportionment of the proceeds of a wrongful death settlement between the children, parents, and the decedant's estranged wife. Appellants claim the trial court abused its discretion in awarding fifty percent of the settlement to the wife. Judgment affirmed. Separate Opinion: None This slip opinion is subject to revision and may not reflect the final opinion adopted by the Court.