Myrland v. Myrland

Paul Weitzel,

Samuel Gasway,

Tyrell Howsden,

William L. Duffy

A story of marriage, divorce, maybe an affair, bad lawyering and no partnership formation.

Cast of Characters:

Bertha Lester (Appelle): Owner and operator of the Rio Rita Bar
Otto Myrland (Appellant): Bartender and romantic interest of Mrs. Lester. They married in 1952. This dispute arose out of their divorce.

Businesses:

Rio Rita Bar: First business owned and operated by Mrs. Lester where Mr. Myrland tended the bar
Speedway and Dodge Boulevard Property: The lot that Mrs. Lester purchased to construct a new Rio Rita Bar
Jaynes Station Property (Johnny's Outpost): Another property purchased by Mrs. Lester. There is also a bar on this property

Arizona Court of Appeals

19 Ariz. App. 498, 508 P.2d 757

No. 2 CA-CIV 1300

1973-04-17

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