Plaintiff Mary Kathryn Crocker-Wyss alleges legal malpractice and negligence against Defendants John W. Briscoe, Philip P. Briscoe as Personal Representative of the Estate of John Wilford Briscoe, Joseph A. Brannon, and Briscoe & Brannon partnership related to the drafting of beneficiary deeds affecting real property interests. The claims arise from the omission of an 80-acre parcel from a 2012 beneficiary deed, resulting in financial losses and property disposition inconsistent with Plaintiff's interests.
A chronological view of key events and filings in this matter.
The person who sued you has decided to end the case for good. This means you do not have to respond or take any further action.
The defendants have scheduled a court meeting on February 18, 2026. This meeting is to discuss the progress of your case.
The defendant has answered the claims made against you by agreeing with some points, disagreeing with others, and saying they need more information on the rest. They agree to handle the case in Macon County and are asking for the case to be dismissed with costs.
The court decided that the defendant cannot stop your case from going forward. This means your case will continue as planned.
The plaintiff disagrees with the other side's request to end your case. This means the case will continue because the plaintiff believes you have a right to be involved.
A hearing will take place on September 19, 2025, to discuss the defendant's request to dismiss your case. This means the court will decide if your case can continue or not at that time.
The defendant asked the court to dismiss your case because they believe your complaint does not meet the necessary legal requirements. This means they want the court to throw out your claims before going to trial.
The defendant has officially replied to the claims made against you. They disagree with some of the points and are asking the court to dismiss the case and hold a jury trial if it continues.
Your case now includes a new claim asking for compensation because of a mistake in a property document. This means the other side is being told about the problem and the harm it caused you.
The court has decided against the defendant's request to dismiss your case. You now have 15 days to provide more details to support your claim.
The person representing the plaintiff has updated their address. You and the court now know where to send any future information.
A court hearing is set for April 4, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. This is to discuss the defendant's request to decide the case based on the current information.
Attorney Jill Renee Jackson is now your lawyer in your case. She will handle the legal matters for you from now on.
The defendant is asking the court to dismiss your case because they believe you have not provided enough details to support your claim. They also argue that the time limit to make your claim has passed.
Your lawyer, Joseph A. Brannon, has officially joined your case. This means your legal team is ready to represent you and handle matters on your behalf.
The defendant has asked the court to review the case because they believe there is no valid claim against them. You will have the chance to respond before Judge Matthew Joseph Wilson.
The defendant asked the court to dismiss your case because they believe you have not provided enough valid reasons for your claim. They also argue that the time to bring this case has passed according to the law.
The plaintiff's attorney argues that the defendants' request to dismiss your case is not valid. They also ask to change the complaint if needed to better support your claim.
Philip P. Briscoe is now representing the estate of John Wilford Briscoe as the defendant instead of John W. Briscoe. This change is because John W. Briscoe passed away on January 1, 2024.
The person you were involved with, John W. Briscoe, has passed away. Now, Philip P. Briscoe will take that person's place in your case.
The defendant has officially replied to the claims made against them. This response includes disagreements with some points and requests the case be dismissed.
A new lawyer named Hamp Ford is now officially working on your case. They will respond to the other side's claims within 30 days.
The court has approved changes to your petition. A new summons will be sent to Joseph W. Brannon.
The plaintiff is asking to include Joseph A. Brannon as a defendant in your case. This change is not expected to cause any delays or problems for you.
Someone is asking for money because they believe there was a mistake in how property papers were handled involving your land. This means they want to fix the problem and recover losses related to it.
The plaintiff has scheduled a deposition for John W. Briscoe starting October 3, 2023. This means he will be asked questions under oath via videoconference until all questions are answered.
