Roberts v. Sarros

Decision Date15 February 2006
Docket NumberNo. 2D04-5578.,2D04-5578.
Citation920 So.2d 193
PartiesAnnmary K. ROBERTS, Individually and as Successor Trustee of the Trust Agreement of John J. McNeill and Louise M. McNeill, Appellant, v. Kimberly A. SARROS and Michael P. McNeill, Appellees.
CourtFlorida District Court of Appeals
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