Reedy v. Bussell
This action was initiated by Jacqueline B. Reedy (Reedy), in her capacity as the trustee of the Helen Chamness Bussell Family Trust (the trust) and in her individual capacity as a beneficiary of the trust, against, among others, Todd Bussell, a beneficiary of the trust. The action sought to quiet title to a 131-acre ranch (the ranch) owned by the trust and to partition the ranch by sale. The court entered an interlocutory judgment quieting title in the trust and ordering a partition by sale.
Todd appeals the interlocutory judgment, asserting (1) the judgment violates the spendthrift provision of the trust and Probate Code[2] sections 15300 and 15301; (2) the court erred by including an award of attorney fees and costs in the judgment; and (3) the court erred in awarding Reedy the costs of maintaining, preserving and marketing the property. Court affirm.
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