Long v. Schull
Connecticut Supreme Court
439 A.2d 975 (1981)
- Written by Jennifer Flinn, JD
Facts
Schull’s stepmother was hospitalized with terminal cancer in March of 1975. While hospitalized, the stepmother executed a power of attorney in favor of Schull (defendant). The stepmother died the following month. Both before and after her death, Schull withdrew and disbursed funds from his stepmother’s accounts in the amount of $25,001.64. The stepmother’s will named her sister, Long (plaintiff), as executrix and primary beneficiary of her estate. Long filed a lawsuit against Schull to recover the money spent from his stepmother’s accounts. Schull argued that his stepmother had gifted the money to him. The trial court doubted the credibility of Schull’s testimony, found that only $800 had been properly spent pursuant to the power of attorney, and awarded Long judgment in the amount of $24,201.64. Schull appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Per curiam)
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