Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / May 4, 2021
Jerry L. Wilson vs. Wilda L. Trusley
Jerry Wilson and Wilda Trusley disputed their deceased mother Mona Wilson's late-in-life property transfers. Jerry claimed a business partnership with Mona entitled him to certain assets and that Mona was incapacitated or unduly influenced by Wilda when she transferred property to Wilda. The trial court awarded 158 acres to Jerry and bank accounts/CDs to Wilda, denying Jerry's request for an accounting. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment in all respects, including findings on partnership, undue influence, and Mona's competency, but reversed and remanded the denial of Jerry's petition for an accounting, finding the trial court misapplied the law.