AMOS C. JOHNSON, M.D., individually and as Trustee of the Johnson Family Trust; JOHNSON FAMILY TRUST v. RITA ELIZABETH JOHNSON, individually and as personal representative of the estate of Majorie Johnson - Articles

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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Oct 24, 2025

Court: 6th Circuit Court (Published Opinions)

Attorneys 1: ON BRIEF: Robin H. Kyle, Detroit, Michigan, for Appellants.

Attorneys 2: ON BRIEF: Mark K. Wasvary, MARK K. WASVARY PC, Troy, Michigan, for Appellee.

Judge(s): STRANCH, BUSH, and DAVIS, Circuit Judges

Court Appealed: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan at Detroit

JOHN K. BUSH, Circuit Judge. In this appeal we consider whether a federal district court had subject matter jurisdiction to compel arbitration of a pending state court proceeding to probate and determine the assets of a decedent’s estate. We hold that it did not and AFFIRM.

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