Palmisano v. Gagliano
Palmisano v. Gagliano
Opinion of the Court
The evidence is in dispute but the court found the fact to be that the down payment for the property
The trial court determines the weight and credibility of the evidence. The conduct of the parties after the premises were rented is not perfectly consistent with a claim of equitable title in either of the claimants. The fact remains that the trial court found on competent, credible evidence that the initial payment on the contract was made by the Palmisanos with their own money. This finding disposes adversely of appellant’s contention that she intrusted the Palmisanos with her money or property, to be held or used by them for her benefit. Unless she did so intrust them no constructive trust was called into being. Upon the Palmisanos’ $300 down payment, equitable as well as legal title to the real estate rested in them. Mrs. Gagliano’s management of their property could not shift the equitable title to her under any principle of law of which we are aware. The trial court’s conclusion of law that the circumstances have not created a constructive trust in favor of the appellant is correct.
By the Court. — Judgment affirmed.
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- Full Case Name
- Palmisano and wife v. Gagliano
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- Published