In the Matter of the Estate of Thomas James Klein, deceased
Kara J. Klein Borroel and Matthew J. Klein, Appellants
Attorney for Appellants
Kyle J. McGinn
Attorney for Appellee
Gina C. Badding
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Sac County, William C. Ostlund, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Danilson, C.J., and Vogel and Tabor, JJ. Opinion by Vogel, J. Special Concurrence by Danilson, C.J. (9 pages).
In this will-contest action, Thomas Klein’s children, Kari Klein Borroel and Matthew Klein, argue the district court erred in granting the executor’s motion for summary judgment. OPINION HOLDS: Because the witness’s deposition establishes the essential elements to formally execute a will, the district court did not err in granting summary judgment in favor of the estate. SPECIAL CONCURRENCE ASSERTS: I conclude there is no credibility issue that must be determined by the jury. The nonmoving party should not be able to avoid summary judgment by raising a credibility issue that does not exist. I agree the district court should be affirmed.
