Church of the Merciful Saviour v. Volunteers of America, Inc.

This is an action alternatively seeking cancellation of a deed to real property; impression of an involuntary trust upon that property; or money damages. The plaintiff, the Church of the Merciful Saviour, is a California corporation, and the defendant, Volunteers of America, Inc., is a New York corporation. The controversy centers around an alleged promise by the defendant to establish a training school for religious and charitable workers upon the property given it by the plaintiff.

The second amended complaint sets forth two causes of action. The first cause of action contains allegations of…