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Constructive Trusts. Basic Concepts. Equitable remedy to prevent unjust enrichment. Not a true trust. Person seeking must request. Bad conduct must have nexus to property. Grounds to impose constructive trust. 1. Fraud 2. Abuse of confidential relationship
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Basic Concepts • Equitable remedy to prevent unjust enrichment. • Not a true trust. • Person seeking must request. • Bad conduct must have nexus to property.
Grounds to impose constructive trust • 1. Fraud • 2. Abuse of confidential relationship • 3. Promises made in contemplation of death • 4. Any other evil conduct which the court finds merits the remedy.