PERRY v. ADAMS

A8608-04757; CA A64658.

827 P.2d 930 (1992)

112 Or.App. 77

William John PERRY, Appellant — Cross-Respondent, v. Stanley N. ADAMS, Respondent — Cross-Appellant.

Court of Appeals of Oregon.

Decided March 11, 1992.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael J. Morris, Portland, argued the cause for appellant — cross-respondent. With him on the briefs was Bennett & Durham, Portland.

Joan O'Neill, Portland, argued the cause for respondent — cross-appellant. With her on the brief were G. Kenneth Shiroishi and Dunn, Carney, Allen, Higgins & Tongue, Portland.

Before WARREN, P.J., and RIGGS and EDMONDS, JJ.


RIGGS, Judge.

Plaintiff appeals from a judgment for defendant in a legal malpractice action. He claims that defendant was negligent in failing to have witnesses sign a will under which plaintiff was the sole beneficiary. We affirm.

Helen Sharkey, the testator, had a history of mental and emotional problems. Her medical doctor, who had treated her for 15 years, described her as a schizoid personality. She also received treatment from a psychiatrist for a lengthy...

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